Product Details

• Actors: Shintarô Katsu, Shiho Fujimura, Ryuzo Shimada, Reiko Fujiwara, Matasaburo Niwa
• Directors: Kimiyoshi Yasuda
• Writers: Kan Shimosawa, Minoru Inuzuka
• Producers: Ikuro Kubokawa
• Format: Color, Letterboxed, NTSC
• Subtitles: English
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: First Look Home Ente
• VHS Release Date: October 5, 1994
• Run Time: 85 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 6303287719
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #586,793 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

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33 of 33 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Movie!, June 10, 2005

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techboy2005 (Boston MA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Zatoichi the Blind Swordsman, Vol. 5 - On the Road (DVD)

I was a little hesitant about buying this dvd. I have watched samurai movies in the past but found them too slap stick, boring or dramatic with the only good parts being the fight scenes. But never the less once I popped in the dvd and watched the first 10 minutes, I was hooked. The story lines are basically the same but make no mistake these are good quality movies. The directors do a great job in balancing the right amount of humor, fight scenes and acting dialogues so the movies are never boring and they are quite funny. Shintaro Katsu is a "natural" in these films and I would highly recommend any other Zatochi films with him in it.

25 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Shintaro Katsu was one of the greatest actors ever, May 18, 2002

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"enslaved52" (BC Canada) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Zatoichi:Masseur Ichi on the Road [VHS] (VHS Tape)

A great entry into the Zatoichi series, there are some awesome fight sequences in this movie and it is very in depth and relfective. All the Zatoichi films I've seen start off without much action, focusing more on building an enviroment that is beleivable and a story that is captivating. Masseur Ichi on the Road satisfies on all levels, truly a testament of what a film should be- an art form that draws the watcher into its carefully laid out story and has him emerge feeling enlightened. With all the hollywood trash being released nowadays all people want is a quick fix of special effects and shallow romance scences. A good story is no longer a necessity and is a nearly forgotten art. The Zatoichi series reminds us what film making is really about.

24 of 25 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Zatoichi #5, November 2, 2002

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This review is from: Zatoichi the Blind Swordsman, Vol. 5 - On the Road (DVD)

I really appreciate Home Vision Entertainments production of the Zatoichi movie series. Each release has been an excellent presentation of Zatoichi. As a Japenese Samurai Movie fan I think that this series of DVD's is the best. The character of Zatoichi is very compelling and each story helps you identify with this Blind Swordsman who is always trying to do good for others. The examples of Japenese culture during this time period is very beautiful and detailed. Shintaro Katsu displays a wide range of emotions as Zatoichi and his display of swordmanship is excellent.