The adventures of a blind, gambling masseur and master swordsman. English us espanol portugues brasil francais france deutsch. These films had a variety of accomplished directors behind the camera, but they always starred shintaro katsu 19311997 in the role of the titular, blind and wandering masseur with a penchant for gambling, sake, and slicing up of bad guys. The life and opinion of masseur ichi kenji misumi also known as the tale of zatoichi, this was the 1st film in the famous blind swordsman series, with shintaro katsu taking his first bow in the role he would make famous. The third entry in the series, new tale of zatoichi may contain a higher body count than its two predecessors, but do not be mistaken.
The blind swordsman bluray the criterion collection the tale of zatoichi, the tale of zatoichi. Jun 20, 2012 beat takeshi kitano directs and plays the title role in this tribute to the wildly popular blind swordsman of japanese cinema who was the hero of more than 20 movies and a television series from the early 60s to the late 80s. Fires on the plain kon ichikawa, german design by dorothea fischernosbisch poster. Zatoichi the blind swordsman the criterion collection bluray. Zatoichi says of himself that he became a yakuza gangster during those three years he spent training which immediately precede the original the tale of zatoichi and killed many people, something he later came to deeply regret. But behind his humble facade, zatoichi is a master swordsman, gifted with lightningfast draw and strokes of breathtaking precision. And shintaro katsu brings author kan shimozawas blind swordsman to vivid life, making the character excitingly, indelibly his own. And shintaro katsu brings author kan shimozawas blind swordsman to vivid life. Zatoichi embodies the kinds of contradictory elements that make takeshi kitano japans most intriguing contemporary actordirector. This is the movie that introduced the legend of zatoichi and its star shintaro katsu, ushering in a new era of the japanese samurai film. With a corrupt clan leader squeezing citizens dry and the brother of a past nemesis out for payback, zatoichi finds that he cannot abandon his true calling. Dec 29, 2015 the third entry in the series, new tale of zatoichi may contain a higher body count than its two predecessors, but do not be mistaken.
The zatoichi series started with 1962s the tale of zatoichi also known as zatoichi. The tale of zatoichi ganzer film online ansehen deutsch 1962 stream deutsch german download zatoichi 1. Subtitles searchable search, download, and request subtitles for the tale of zatoichi in any language. The tale of zatoichi 1962 zatoichi shintaro katsu is a blind samurai who becomes the masseur for a yakuza boss, who hires him anticipating a battle with a rival gang. The tale of zatoichi 1962 part 1 of 26 part 12 video.
The film is the first zatoichi film to be in colour. He plays, as usual, a man with an impassive face, few words, and sudden bursts of action that end in a few seconds. Blind swordsmanmasseur zatoichi is pursued by the retainers of. The tale of zatoichi, directed by kenji misumi, is the first film of a classic japanese samurai drama saga starring shintaro katsu as zatoichi, a character c. Watch the tale of zatoichi full movie in hd visit the adventures of a blind, gambling masseur and master swordsman.
As tensions mount between rival yakuza clans, one boss hires a formidable but ailing ronin as his clans musclewhile the. After the success of the speedily produced sequel to the tale of zatoichi, daiei realized what they had on their hands the makings of a proper franchise. Apr 24, 2014 the tale of zatoichi continues 1962 dir. The tale of zatoichi 1962 german stream online anschauen kinox, film hd stream deutsch kostenlos online schauen zatoichi 1. In japanese w english subtitles the last zatoichi movie i uploaded was the masseuse first. With its lightningfast swordplay, sleightofhand dice games, and codes of honor upheld and betrayed, this first chapter sets the stage for all the zatoichi adventures to come.
Deutsch espanol francais bahasa indonesia italiano. Zatoichi, japans most popular cinematic hero, starred in over 25 feature films from 1962 through 1973. The tale of zatoichi 1962 stream and watch online moviefone. Hoping to leave violence behind, the blind masseur wanders to a village, where he meets an old friend fallen on hard times. Zatoichi is drawn into an epic revenge match between ruthless gangs in the province of shimosa.
Shintaro katsu, yaeko mizutani, masayo banri action adventure costume adventure. After being recruited by the oyabun sukegoro eijiro yanagi, he befriends ronin hirate miki shigeru amachi who is suffering from tuberculosis. Zatoichi the new tale of zatoichi 1963 rotten tomatoes. Shin zatoichi monogatari is a japanese film, the third entry from the popular zatoichi series completing the trilogy.
This one also features tomisaburo wakayama who would become famous for portraying ogami itto in the lone wolf and cub series, and was katsus real life older brother. Guys from bonn to buenos aires who nod off after 10 minutes of yasujiro ozus tokyo monogatari. Primarily for my own reference as i make my way through the films but may be useful to others also taking the journey along with the blind masseur. In japanese w english subtitles youre probably wondering with all the zatoichi movies ive uploaded. The tale of zatoichi 1962 directed by kenji misumi. The tale of zatoichi, directed by kenji misumi, is the first film of a classic japanese samurai drama saga starring. By the end of the initial series in 1973 with zatoichi in desperation, zatoichis hands are destroyed and he is unable to wield his cane sword for the final duel. The tale of zatoichi is the first in a long line of films, detailing the adventures of a blind swordsman. Zoku zatoichi monogatari 1962 free download rare movies. Shintaro katsu, yaeko mizutani, masayo banri, tomisaburo wakayama. The film begins with zatoichi using his cunning and his disability to his advantage, as. New tale of zatoichi 1963 download full hd youtube. This japanese adventure is the first in what would become a long series of films chronicling the many adventures of zatoichi, the blind gambler and former samurai, who travels the islands of japan to play dice games, give massages, and right any wrongs he runs across. Director kenji misumi made every scene look like a panel of manga, misumi, took its time with every scene, he never rush any conversation, he let the film breath so i could admire the beautiful black and white cinematography that outdoors.
When gangsters mistake her for zatoichi and kill her, zatoichi determines to escort the baby to its father. But for a matinee idol, he receives a decidedly modest introduction. The tale of zatoichi 1962 ganzer film german online anschauen. In his first adventure, zatoichi finds himself caught in the middle of a turf war between two yakuza clans. This japanese adventure is the first in what would become a long series of films chronicling the many adventures of zatoichi, the blind gambler and former. Kazuo mori zoku zatoichi monogatari aka the tale of zatoichi. The tale of zatoichi released in 1962 would begin a 20 plus film franchise starring shintaro katus as the blind masseuse, gambler, and master swordsman. The tale of zatoichi was released in japan on april 12, 1962. The zatoichi series has long been an entry point for nonjapanese into japanese films. After being recruited by the oyabun sukegoro eijiro yanagi, he befriends ronin hirate miki shigeru amachi who is. Zatoichis flashing sword season 1, episode 7 071064 zatichi is provoked into a swordswinging fury by a disreputable gang leader trying to oust a rival boss. The colossally popular zatoichi films make up the longestrunning action series in japanese history and created one of the screens great heroes. The tale of zatoichi 1962 the criterion collection.
Zatoichi targets a yakuzacontrolled village, because war with a neighbouring towns smaller gang is brewing. Zatoichi, zatoichi is a fictional character featured in one of japans longestrunning. The film summoned the most sequels of a samurai film. The third zatoichi film, and the first in color, the new tale of zatoichi is packed with action and some great battle scenes and displays of zatoichis drawing skills as he splits more candles in. The blind swordsmans return, shin zatoichi monogatari, zatoichi enters again, masseur ichi enters again. Beat takeshi kitano directs and plays the title role in this tribute to the wildly popular blind swordsman of japanese cinema who was the hero of more than 20 movies and a television series from the early 60s to the late 80s. We first met ichi as a sort of stoic and invincible swordsman, but in this sequel we start to get a more intimate look at the man behind the perpetually closed eyes. The tale of zatoichi 1962, zatoichi monogatari story. The tale of zatoichi is the introduction to zatoichi, a blind yakuza swordsman with a code of honor. Now its the first color movie of the blind swordsman.
The film was followedup with the tale of zatoichi continues in 1962. The blind swordsman chronological order a list of the zatoichi films in chronological order. With shintaro katsu, masayo banri, ryuzo shimada, hajime mitamura. With shintaro katsu, mikiko tsubouchi, seizaburo kawazu, fujio suga. New tale of zatoichi 1963 the criterion collection. The tale of zatoichi 1962 deutsch stream online anschauen kkiste, zatoichi 1. The third zatoichi film, and the first in color, the new tale of zatoichi is packed with action and some great battle scenes and displays of zatoichi s drawing skills as he splits more candles in. Wishing to find peace, zatoichi travels to his old village but only finds trouble when he ends up in a love triangle and finds old scores have followed him home. May 17, 2018 with its lightningfast swordplay, sleightofhand dice games, and codes of honor upheld and betrayed, this first chapter sets the stage for all the zatoichi adventures to come.
Directed by kenji misumi, who would go on to direct several more entries in the series, as well as the lone wolf and cub adaptations which were produced by the zatoichi himself, shintaro katsu, and then edited into an. Zatoichi 1 hours and 56 minutes movie 2003 blind zatoichi makes his living by gambling and giving massages. The tale of zatoichi 1962 download full hd youtube. A blind swordsman shintaro katsu finds his province overrun by outlaw gangs contending for power. Sep 16, 2015 the tale of zatoichi 1962, zatoichi monogatari story. With the vibrant opening image of a crackling fire, the zatoichi series is thrust into the world of color for the first time. This is reflected in his willingness to involve himself in the affairs of otherschiefly, those suffering from. With 25 adventures of shintaro katsus famed blind, wandering swordsman zatoichi recently becoming available through both a remarkable criterion collection box set, and digitally via hulu plus, our team decided it was time to walk down the dusty roads of adventure and watch and discuss the entire legendary chanbara series. As tensions mount between rival yakuza clans, one boss hires a formidable but ailing ronin as his clans musclewhile the other employs a humble, moral blind masseur named ichi. He gains the reluctant help of a young pick pocket and together they travel to find the babys father. The tale of zatoichi 1962 stream and watch online zatoichi shintaro katsu is a blind samurai who becomes the masseur for a yakuza boss, who hires him anticipating a battle with a rival gang.
Zatoichi has been bruised, maimed, pierced, and ultimately defeated though only in the chinese version in zatoichi meets his match 1971. He has a code, but enforces it according to his own rules. The tale of zatoichi continues was the second film in the series released in 1962 starring shintaru katsu in the lead as zatoichi. As this iconic figure, the charismatic and earthy shintaro katsu became an instant superstar, lending a largerthanlife presence to the thrilling adventures of a man who. The first film introduces all the major elements that would be used in the following movies. Blind swordsmanmasseuse zatoichi befriends a young woman returning home with her baby. In japanese w english subtitles the saga of the blind swordsman continues as he is hunted by hired samurai to silence him for. One of the most popular heroes in japanese cinema, zatoichi the blind swordsman inspired 26 feature films, more than 100 tv episodes, and countless comics and collectibles.
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