The tale of zatoichi continues 1962 directed by kazuo mori. Together the two films form a sort of diptych, not just picking up and resolving plot lines but mirroring themes in a way that deepens both films. A better name for this film would be zatoichi deals with loneliness and post duel depression. As tensions mount between rival yakuza clans, one boss hires a formidable but ailing ronin as his clans musclewhile the other employs a. Edit inspired by jared miles, the tale of zatoichi continues 1962 movie scenes used. The tale of zatoichi and the tale of zatoichi continues are now available on dvd from home vision entertainment. The first film introduces all the major elements that would be used in the following movies. The tale of zatoichi continues 1962 the discovery of a feudal lords secret puts the blind swordsmanmasseurs life in danger. Want to behold the glory that is the tale of zatoichi continues on your tv, phone, or tablet. The tale of zatoichi the life and opinion of masseur ichi 1962.
The tale of zatoichi proved so popular that a followup went into production the same year. The shrewd zatoichi targets a yakuzacontrolled village, because war with a neighboring towns smaller gang is brewing. Zatoichi is a 2003 japanese movie about the iconic japanese figure. Now its the first color movie of the blind swordsman. I didnt detect any unnatural digital artifacts throughout any of the films and compression isnt an issue on the blurays, despite the fact three films. The tale of zatoichi 1962 directed by kenji misumi. The blind swordsman the tale of zatoichi continues english subtitled. Zatoichi the new tale of zatoichi 1963 rotten tomatoes. Searching for a streaming service to buy, rent, download, or watch the kazuo moridirected movie via. The tale of zatoichi 1962, zatoichi monogatari story. In this classic samurai tale, zatoichi shintaro katsu is a legendary swordsman whose feats of skill and cunning are all the more remarkable for the fact he cannot see. This one is less action oriented and instead decides to put the focus on backstory. This first movie is one out of two shot in black and white and has a unique atmosphere that makes life in rural japan come to life in an authentic manner. 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.
Arriving, zatoichi meets up with his mentor and sword teacher banno seizaburo kawazu and promptly falls in love with the latters daughter, yayoi mikiko tsubouchi. 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. By the end of the initial series in 1973 with zatoichi in desperation, zatoichi s hands are destroyed and he is unable to wield his cane sword for the final duel. Guys from bonn to buenos aires who nod off after 10 minutes of yasujiro ozus tokyo monogatari. The first of novelist kan shimozawas zatoichi series.
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. Swordsman bluray the criterion collection the tale of zatoichi, the tale of zatoichi continues, new tale of. The shrewd zatoichi targets a yakuzacontrolled village, because war with a. Shin zatoichi monogatari is a japanese film, the third entry from the popular zatoichi series completing the trilogy. Radicule ursidaes please check him out for quality beats.
Masseur ichi enters again, the blind swordsmans return is the third film in the series. For more information, check out the home vision entertainment web site. Zatoichi has been bruised, maimed, pierced, and ultimately defeated though only in the chinese version in zatoichi meets his match 1971. 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. Unfortunately, the same group of yakuza plan to change zatoichis. The blind masseur and swordsman, zatoichi, learns of a powerful political figures secret. In his first adventure, zatoichi finds himself caught in the middle of a turf war between two yakuza clans. Apr 24, 2014 the tale of zatoichi continues 1962 dir. The tale of zatoichi 1962 the criterion collection. Each disc includes a small stills gallery and an essay about the zatoichi series. A blind swordsman shintaro katsu finds his province overrun by outlaw gangs contending for power. The tale of zatoichi continues is the second entry in the popular, longrunning zatoichi 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. Here, zatoichi is hired to give a massage to a powerful political official who, he discovers, is mentally illa secret that the noblemans retinue is determined to keep at any cost.
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 continues is a quiet breather installment after the last one ended so bleakly. This second zatoichi film picks up the pace, featuring bigger action sequences, tighter plotting, and a mysterious one. A denser and more action packed sequel to the previous and first zatoichi film, the tale of zatoichi continues is a solid and fast moving action film that picks up exactly one year after the. The story is directly related to the first film as zatoichi returns to the town featured in that movie. The tale of zatoichi and tale of zatoichi continues. The tale of zatoichi, directed by kenji misumi, is the first film of a classic japanese samurai drama saga starring. English us espanol portugues brasil francais france deutsch. The adventures of a blind, gambling masseur who also happens to be a master swordsman.
Following her death, zatoichi shingo katori returns to his hometown where he hopes to resume a normal life under the guise of farming with his friend ryuji takashi sorimachi. The tale of zatoichi continues zoku zatoichi monogatari kazuo mori. If you want to start a mainzatoichi page, just click the edit button above. 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.
The black and white films, the tale of zatoichi and the tale of zatoichi continues, may have had their contrast boosted a bit but do deliver distinguishable gray levels and decent blacks. The film was followedup with the tale of zatoichi continues in 1962. The tale of zatoichi continues 1962 directed by kazuo. Sep 16, 2015 new tale of zatoichi 1963, shin zatoichi monogatari story. The discovery of a feudal lords secret puts the blind swordsmanmasseurs life in danger. Be careful, though, the only things that go in the main namespace are tropes and should be created through the ykttw system. But for a matinee idol, he receives a decidedly modest introduction. The tale of zatoichi continues zoku zatoichi monogatari. The tale of zatoichi continues was the second film in the series released in 1962 starring shintaru katsu in the lead as zatoichi. Jan 14, 2018 edit inspired by jared miles, the tale of zatoichi continues 1962 movie scenes used. If you want to start a main zatoichi page, just click the edit button above. In japanese w english subtitles the saga of the blind swordsman continues as he is hunted by hired samurai to silence him for. The blind masseur and swordsman, zatoichi, learns of a powerful political figures secret and is quickly tailed by a group of killers. With shintaro katsu, yaeko mizutani, masayo banri, tomisaburo wakayama.
Thus it is a more quiet and subdued creature in this respect. The films starts with young ichis wife satomi ishihara being murdered by toraji sosuke takaoka, the cowardly artloving son of a yakuza boss. The tale of zatoichi continues 1962 the criterion collection. The tale of zatoichi continues is a 1962 japanese film directed by kazuo mori and starring shintaro katsu as zatoichi the blind swordsman, a character created. First of six zatoichi films directed by kenji misumi. 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.
In zatoichis first outing in color, zatoichi returns to his home village. The film is the first zatoichi film to be in colour. The zatoichi series has long been an entry point for nonjapanese into japanese films. 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. Unfortunately, they are fighting on opposing sides. The zatoichi series started with 1962s the tale of zatoichi also known as zatoichi. The original zatoichi added a new photo to the album. The tale of zatoichi proved to be so popular that this sequel went into. 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 is the introduction to zatoichi, a blind yakuza swordsman with a code of honor. Shintaro katsu, yaeko mizutani, masayo banri action adventure costume adventure. 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.
The tale of zatoichi was released in japan on april 12, 1962. This is the movie that introduced the legend of zatoichi and its star shintaro. New tale of zatoichi masseur ichi enters again 1963. The film summoned the most sequels of a samurai film. Fires on the plain kon ichikawa, german design by dorothea fischernosbisch poster.
The tale of zatoichi continues return of masseur ichi 1962. 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. It tells the story of an old blind man named zatoichi shintaro katsu who. At a brisk 72 minutes, the tale of zatoichi is the shortest in the series, but its not lacking in plot or growth. The tale of zatoichi continues 1962 stream and watch. 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.
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