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Zatoichi the Blind Swordsman, Vol. 11 - Zatoichi and the Doomed Man
 
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Zatoichi the Blind Swordsman, Vol. 11 - Zatoichi and the Doomed Man (1965)

Starring: Shintarô Katsu, Kanbi Fujiyama Director: Kazuo Mori Rating: Unrated Format: DVD
4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)


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  • Actors: Shintarô Katsu, Kanbi Fujiyama, Eiko Taki, Masako Myojo, Kenjiro Ishiyama
  • Directors: Kazuo Mori
  • Writers: Kan Shimosawa, Shozaburo Asai
  • Format: Anamorphic, Color, DVD, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
  • Language: Japanese (Dolby Digital 2.0 Mono)
  • Subtitles: English
  • Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Rating: Unrated
  • Studio: Home Vision Entertainment
  • DVD Release Date: August 19, 2003
  • Run Time: 88 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B0000A02TT
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #66,235 in Movies & TV (See Bestsellers in Movies & TV)

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    #30 in  Movies & TV > Art House & International > Asian Cinema > Japan > Samurai Films
    #85 in  Movies & TV > Classics > International > Japan
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Paired with a witty, harmless con man, Shintaro Katsu mixes intoxicating swordplay and side-splitting slapstick in a tale where Zatoichi’s fate collides with an innocent man facing execution.

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28 of 28 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars A fake Zatoichi and an underhanded obligation, May 25, 2005
Zatoichi, in jail due to illegal gambling, meets a co-prisoner who has been sentenced to die on false charges. "Help me!" the Doomed Man pleads to the Blind Swordsman. After prison, a man Zatoichi meets on the road begins to impersonate Zatoichi, ringing up huge bills at hotels and Geisha houses, before sneaking off into the night. And from there, the story begins.

"Zatoichi and the Doomed Man" ("Zatoichi sakate giri" or "Zatoichi's Underhanded Obligation") has Zatoichi attempting to clear two names, both the prisoners and his own. The false Zatoichi is leaving a disgruntled populace in his wake, as he sells Zatoichi's reputation to local Mob Bosses, then ditches before the fighting starts. The real Zatoichi, mostly ignorant of this double-play, follows in the impostor's wake, trying to locate the one man who can free his prison companion, doomed to die.

A good flick overall, with the impostor Zatoichi having some really funny comedy scenes, and Katsu Shintaro busting out all of his amazing sword techniques. The Doomed Man himself is a blatant plot-device to get Zatoichi into action, but serves his purpose. Not really epic in scope, or amazing in plot, all the actors do a good job creating a decent character-orientated swordfight flick. You will have fun with this one.
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Blind Swordsman Undefeated, August 4, 2005
By Ryan "Eagle1701D" (Long Island, NY USA) - See all my reviews
This was the very first Zatoichi movie I saw and I loved it. I was very impressed with the acting and the samurai action; especially Zatoichi. After I saw it I immediately began collecting the series. This is a must have for Zatoichi fans.
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18 of 18 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Zatoichi never dissapoints., April 30, 2005
This movie may not be the most action packed in the Zatoichi series, but the overall character development was well worth it. If you love Zatoichi you cant go wrong.
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5.0 out of 5 stars You may wish his sidekick was doomed
This film opens strong, with Zato taking 50 lashes in his own phlegmatic style, then amazing us with his blind marksmanship using bow and arrow. Read more
Published 23 months ago by Chess Buddhist

4.0 out of 5 stars #11: ZATOICHI IMPERSONATED!
This 11th entry of the Zatoichi series is more of a blend of comical adventure mixed in with drama. The opening film finds Ichi imprisoned for illegal gambling. Read more
Published on September 3, 2006 by Ernest Jagger

3.0 out of 5 stars I love zatoichi
This is not the typical Zatoichi movie. It has its good points, Zen moments, new situations for the blind hero, and the only two-sword performance in the series. Read more
Published on June 10, 2004 by agwhat

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