The zatoichi series has long been an entry point for nonjapanese into japanese films. 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. Then he goes through a series of short swordfights where he slays a number of opponents. As this iconic figure, the charismatic and earthy shintaro katsu became an instant superstar, lending a largerthanlife presence to the thrilling adventures of a. Funcional legendary samurai sword of the blind swordsman. The formidable journey to the gold with the 1964 olympic crew ebook textbooks. Zatoichi and the chest of gold 1964 starring shogo shimada and mikiko tsubouchi on dvd and bluray. In japanese w english subtitles the last zatoichi movie i uploaded was the masseuse first.
Zatoichi and the chess expert aka zatoichi jigoku tabi 1965. This was followed by a second tv series in 1976, new zatoichi or shin zatoichi, that ran for three more seasons 29 episodes in 1976, 19 episodes in 1978 and 26 episodes in 1979. Zatoichi, japans most popular cinematic hero, starred in over 25 feature films from 1962 through 1973. Zatoichi and the chest of gold, zatoichi senryokubi is a 1964 japanese chambara film directed by kazuo ikehiro starring shintaro katsu as the blind masseur zatoichi, originally released by the daiei motion picture company later acquired by kadokawa pictures. But i do want to note that, thus far, these zatoichi films are being cranked out at a breakneck pace. 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. Watch zatoichi and the chest of gold full movie in hd visit ichi travels to the village of itakura to pay his res. Watch zatoichi and the chess expert full movie in hd visit zatoichi makes friends with a dangerous chess player. It was originally released by the daiei motion picture company later acquired by kadokawa pictures zatoichi and the chess expert is the twelfth episode in the 26part film series devoted to the. Miramax is distributing the movie in the united states. Zatoichi and the chest of gold 1964 the criterion collection. Even i was starting to feel a certain degree of series fatigue after the last two played it so safe. Zatoichi and the chest of gold kazuo ikehiro in this 7th film in the series, zatoichi, the blind gambler and masseur, is caught in a crossfire of greed and ambition and must clear his name and his longtime friend, the benevolent yakuza chief, who was framed in a gold robbery.
Zatoichi and the chess expert aka zatoichi jigoku tabi 1965 a samurai with a high skill in chess makes friends with zatoichi, who finds that things become peculiar in his presence. Inspired by the swords seen in the popular movie blind fury, these zatoichi stick swords feature a walking stick with a functional katana blade. Translate subtitle gives you the option to translate subtitle into another language on this page, just click translate this subtitles into another language and you will be automatically transferred to another page where you can. Get 50% off hundreds of family movies when you preorder on fandangonow today. Zatoichi and the chest of gold 1964 part 6 of 26 part 12. Zatoichi finds himself in the middle of the problem. Zatoichi and the chest of gold has a stylized beginning.
It also stars tomisaburo wakayama who would later play the lead in the lone wolf and cub series. The first film is considered a 1962 picture, and the. Both are set during the late edo period 1830s and 1840s. With shintaro katsu, shogo shimada, mikiko tsubouchi, machiko hasegawa. With its lightningfast swordplay, sleightofhand dice games, and codes of honor upheld and betrayed, this first chapter sets the stage for all the zatoichi. May 02, 2014 some thoughts on zatoichi and the chest of gold. I dont remember if i had noticed this the first time i watched chest of gold, but theres a shift in style compared to the last 5 films. This installment is a bit light on the action, but it has a particularly great script and one of akira ifukubes most beautiful scores. Feb 16, 2016 the enemy below here is one of the best war movies ever, a chess game of cat and fish not mouse duration.
They dont have the most demanding continuity but they build on each other and zatoichi grows as a character throughout them. Zatoichi is a 2003 japanese movie about the iconic japanese figure. Sees the glint of money and throws all caution to the wind. Zatoichi and the chest of gold 1964 movie moviefone. Zatoichi and the doomed man 1965, zatoichis revenge 1965, new tale of zatoichi 1963, zatoichis flashing sword 1964, adventures of zatoichi 1964, zatoichi the fugitive 1963, the blind swordsman samaritan 1968, the return of masseur ichi 1962, zatoichis canesword 1967, zatoichis conspiracy 1973.
Zatoichi and the chest of gold is one of the most exciting and exasperating installments in the series. Ive seen about half of them and im a big fan of zatoichi the fugitive, zatoichi and the chest of gold, fight zatoichi fight, and zatoichi and the chess expert. Guys from bonn to buenos aires who nod off after 10. Little pleasures, like steaming hot pie pizza or rhubarb, a good comic book, a fine beer, killer klowns, spaghetti westerns or even a giant robot flick. The blind swordsman resurrects japans most famous samurai, the legendary zatoichi. To clear his name, he must face off against a corrupt official, a succession of hired blades, and a bullwhipwielding titan, played by star shintaro katsus brother tomisaburo wakayama. 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. A blind swordsman shintaro katsu faces accusations of stealing tax money. Zatoichi and the chess expert 1965 directed by kenji. Zatoichi and the chest of gold, zatoichi senryookubi kazuo ikehiro 1964 after arriving in a small village, zatoichi finds himself accused of stealing the citizens hefty tax payments. This article was written a few years ago in response to numerous inquiries about its availability. Now its the first color movie of the blind swordsman.
This installment is a bit light on the action, but it has a particularly great script and. Zatoichis revenge, zatoichi and the doomed man, and zatoichi and the chess expert. Zatoichi, zatoichi is a fictional character featured in one of japans longestrunning series of films, as well as a television series. Zatoichi and the chess expert, zatoichi jigokutabi is a 1965 japanese chambara film directed by kenji misumi and starring shintaro katsu as the blind masseur zatoichi. Nov 25, 20 the first, the tale of zatoichi known as zatoichi monogatari in japan, appeared in 1974 and ran for 26 episodes. Zatoichi and the chest of gold after arriving in a small village, zatoichi finds himself accused of stealing the citizens hefty tax payments. Seizing an opportunity for redemption zatoichi accepts the charge to. This sword is one of three exciting versions of the stick sword of zatoichi, the legendary blind samurai. Zatoichi and the chest of gold 1964 cast and crew moviefone. Zatoichi just has the worst of luck, he cant even dropkick a dude through a wall without the body landing on a little girl and sending ichi on a fetch quest to the pharmacy. It was originally released by the daiei motion picture company later acquired by kadokawa pictures. The everpopular black hanwei sh1014, with its fully tempered carbon steel blade is joined by the sh2267 which features a fullyforged straight katana blade, housed in a natural hardwood scabbard and handle combination, while the superbly. In zatoichi and the chest of gold, the titlular character maintains the code of honor first demonstrated in the tale of zatoichi the series first installment.
Best movies like zatoichi and the chest of gold bestsimilar. Zatoichi the new tale of zatoichi 1963 rotten tomatoes. Zatoichi must clear his name and find the culprit who is responsible and defeat the culprit. Theres a simple black background and zatoichi is blowing a whistle that blind masseurs like him used. 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. The studio realized it had a solidgold moneymaker on its hands, and production went into high gear. The tale of zatoichi, tale of zatoichi continues, new tale of zatoichi, and the fugitive, and on the road. Zatoichi zatoichi and the chest of gold edinburgh film guild. Masseur ichi and the chest of gold, zatoichi s thousandryo neck is the sixth film in the series.
The colossally popular zatoichi films make up the longestrunning action series in japanese history and created one of the screens great heroes. Zatoichi trys to retrieve a chest of gold containing the taxes that a poor towns folk had to pay to corrupt government officials. New director kazuo ikehiro revitalizes the shtick a bit and adds bloody violence, humor, faster pace and even some skin in a lighthearted onsen bath scene. Zatoichi and the chest of gold 1964 rotten tomatoes. Zatoichi and the chest of gold is, stylistically, a huge step up from the previous entries of the series.
Zatoichi and the chest of gold 1964 directed by kazuo. But nothing and we mean nothing is better than watching a blind samurai kicking ass in the comfort of your home theater. To clear his name, he must face off against a corrupt official, a succession of hired blades, and a bullwhipwielding titan. The film is a revival of the classic zatoichi series of samurai film and television dramas. The formula of a typical zatoichi film at this point is as follows.
Zatoichi and the chest of gold friday, 26 january 2018 at 8. While on his way to pay respect at the grave of a man whom he killed in haste, zatoichi is accused of stealing gold from local farmers. However, behind this humble facade, he is a master swordsman gifted with a lightningfast draw and breathtaking. The villagers put the blame on zatoichi and want to execute him. To clear his name he must find and defeat the real villain. Supported by the legendary outlaw chuji kunisada shogo shimada, he tries. Masseur ichi and the chest of gold, zatoichis thousandryo neck is the sixth film in the series. Zatoichi the fugitive, zatoichi on the road, and zatoichi and the chest of gold disc 3. 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. After rural farmers pay their taxes, a corrupt magistrate and his cronies steal the gold, and leave the farmers desperate for a solution.
Zatoichi and the doomed man 1965, zatoichi s revenge 1965, new tale of zatoichi 1963, zatoichi s flashing sword 1964, adventures of zatoichi 1964, zatoichi the fugitive 1963, the blind swordsman samaritan 1968, the return of masseur ichi 1962, zatoichi s canesword 1967, zatoichi s conspiracy 1973. I agree with mike that many of our western franchise heroes had a more distinct drop off in quality from their first to their sixth films. Zatoichi and the chest of gold 1964 cast and crew a blind swordsman shintaro katsu unites with a yakuza boss when both face accusations of stealing tax money. The blind swordsman zatoichi and the chest of gold english subtitled at. It tells the story of an old blind man named zatoichi shintaro katsu who. Nov 24, 20 the studio realized it had a solid gold moneymaker on its hands, and production went into high gear. Shintaro katsu, miwa takada, masayo banri, junichiro narita, katsuhiko kobayashi, toru abe, sanemon arashi, yuji hamada, sumao ishihara, jun katsumura, jutaro kitashiro, koichi mizuhara, chikashi makiura, tokuzo tanaka, masaichi nagata, kan shimozawa, seiji hoshikawa. Zatoichi, zatoichi released in the us as the blind swordsman. Zatoichi and the chest of gold 1964 a blind swordsman shintaro katsu unites with a yakuza boss when both face accusations of stealing tax money. 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. Zatoichi and the chess expert 1965 full movie download. Keeping the film similar in terms of character and story, while offering a brand new style to the mix.
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. As this iconic figure, the charismatic and earthy shintaro katsu became. The new director kazuo ikehiro injects new life into the stagnating series with his own audacious style. The character, a blind masseur and blademaster, was created by.
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