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. Zatoichi, zatoichi is a fictional character featured in one of japans longestrunning series of films, as well as a television series. Now its the first color movie of the blind swordsman. We take a dive into the whopping 25film bluray release of zatoichi. 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 continues full movie 1962 youtube. 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 the life and opinion of masseur ichi 1962.
Both are set during the late edo period 1830s and 1840s. This second zatoichi film picks up the pace, featuring bigger action sequences, tighter plotting, and a mysterious one. The tale of zatoichi and tale of zatoichi continues. The tale of zatoichi continues was the second film in the series released in 1962 starring shintaru katsu in the lead as zatoichi. The tale of zatoichi continues is the second entry in the popular, longrunning zatoichi series. In japanese w english subtitles the last zatoichi movie i uploaded was the masseuse first. The discovery of a feudal lords secret puts the blind swordsmanmasseurs life in danger. The tale of zatoichi continues is a quiet breather installment after the last one ended so bleakly. The darkness is his ally 16 years after zatoichis conspiracy, effectively the final film in the series, and a decade after the tv series that followed, shintaro katsu returned to the character as both director and star in a twilight sequel as the final word on the. Ichis opponent is also his friend, a tubercular samurai who wants to check out with style but needs a little help from the. I did like this, the first of the series of blind swordsman movies. The tale of zatoichi 1962 the criterion collection. 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 adventures of a blind, gambling masseur who also happens to be a master swordsman. The tale of zatoichi, directed by kenji misumi, is the first film of a classic japanese samurai drama saga starring. Zatoichi may be quick with the sword, but the girininjo conflict brewing within him is a slow death that he may never be able to conquer. The tale of zatoichi was released in japan on april 12, 1962. Shintaro katsu was born on november 29, 1931 in fukagawa, tokyo, japan as toshio okumura. Thus it is a more quiet and subdued creature in this respect. Also known by the alternate titles zatoichi the blind swordsman or zatoichi.
A 2003 film, zatoichi, was directed by takeshi kitano who also starred as. 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. Edit inspired by jared miles, the tale of zatoichi continues 1962 movie scenes used. 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. At the same time this is happening, a rival samurai, the brother of a man zatoichi once slayed, seeks revenge, stalking him regularly and pressing for a duel that the master swordsman is reluctant to engage in. The first, the tale of zatoichi known as zatoichi monogatari in japan, appeared in 1974 and ran for 26 episodes. The tale of zatoichi 1962 was the beginning of one of the most successful franchises in asian cinema.
He was an actor and director, known for zatoichi meets yojimbo 1970, shin zatoichi. The tale of zatoichi continues zoku zatoichi monogatari 1962. Shintaro katsu, yaeko mizutani, masayo banri action adventure costume adventure. The tale of zatoichi continues zoku zatoichi monogatari. The first film introduces all the major elements that would be used in the following movies. 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. This one is less action oriented and instead decides to put the focus on backstory. 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. Radicule ursidaes please check him out for quality beats. The tale of zatoichi continues 1962 the criterion collection. From 1974 to 1979, the television series zatoichi was produced, starring.
The blind masseur and swordsman, zatoichi, learns of a powerful political figures secret and is quickly tailed by a group of killers. First of six zatoichi films directed by kenji misumi. Film streams is a 501c3 nonprofit organization in omaha, nebraska. After watching zatoichi episode one, i am now only 25 films away from being a fully certified ichifreak. New tale of zatoichi masseur ichi enters again 1963. Released 1962, the tale of zatoichi continues stars shintaro katsu, yoshie mizutani, masayo mari, tomisaburo wakayama the movie has a runtime of about 1 hr 12 min, and received a score of out.
The first of novelist kan shimozawas zatoichi series. The shrewd zatoichi targets a yakuzacontrolled village, because war with a. Ichi doesnt draw his sword for the first half of the movie. 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. 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. I had seen this before, but revisiting it to kick off a marathon of every film in the series, i was reminded of just how well made and especially well shot and performed this was. The tale of zatoichi proved so popular that a followup went into production the same year. Zatoichi, zatoichi is a fictional character featured in one of japans longestrunning. The second film, the tale of zatoichi continues, appeared later in 1962 though the story is set almost exactly a year after the first one. The tale of zatoichi continues 1962 movie moviefone. The shrewd zatoichi targets a yakuzacontrolled village, because war with a neighboring towns smaller gang is brewing. The zatoichi series started with 1962s the tale of zatoichi also known as zatoichi.
A better name for this film would be zatoichi deals with loneliness and post duel depression. An exciting and surprisingly emotional first chapter in the 20 plus entry long filmic saga of zatoichi, the blind swordsman. 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. The film summoned the most sequels of a samurai film. 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. 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. Ver pelicula the tale of zatoichi en espanol gratis 1962. The film was followedup with the tale of zatoichi continues in 1962. 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. Masseur ichi enters again, the blind swordsmans return is the third film in the series.
Taking place roughly a year after the first film, the tale of zatoichi continues is shorter, more action packed, and even more melodramatic than its predecessor. The best martial arts movie series youve never heard of. The tale of zatoichi continues return of masseur ichi 1962. After the second film in the series, the tale of zatoichi continues 1962, was not much more than a hurriedly filmed throwaway sequel to cash in on the success of the first film, daiei shifted down gears to further develop the personality of the eponymous blind gambler in this third entry. Does not include remakes and other similarly related films, just the original film series. With shintaro katsu, masayo banri, ryuzo shimada, hajime mitamura. New tale of zatoichi dives right back into the kind of rich morality tale territory that was seen in the first film. Zatoichi you are looking for exciting, humorous and atmospheric movies about with samurai, martial arts, one man army, violence, gang, good versus evil and gang war themes of action, comedy and crime genre shot in japan.
A blind swordsman shintaro katsu finds his province overrun by outlaw gangs contending for power. 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. Jan 14, 2018 edit inspired by jared miles, the tale of zatoichi continues 1962 movie scenes used. But for a matinee idol, he receives a decidedly modest introduction. The tale of zatoichi continues 1962 plays tomisaburo wakayama 3. The tale of zatoichi continues 1962 the discovery of a feudal lords secret puts the blind swordsmanmasseurs life in danger. The blind masseur and swordsman, zatoichi, learns of a powerful political figures secret and is. Sep 16, 2015 after the second film in the series, the tale of zatoichi continues 1962, was not much more than a hurriedly filmed throwaway sequel to cash in on the success of the first film, daiei shifted down gears to further develop the personality of the eponymous blind gambler in this third entry. This scene is from the tale of zatoichi, the first film in the series. That includes yakuza gangsters, plenty of gambling, and usually a woman. The tale of zatoichi is the first in a long line of films, detailing the adventures of a blind swordsman. The film begins with zatoichi using his cunning and his disability to his advantage, as. With shintaro katsu, yaeko mizutani, masayo banri, tomisaburo wakayama.
Apr 24, 2014 the tale of zatoichi continues 1962 dir. May 17, 2018 film streams is a 501c3 nonprofit organization in omaha, nebraska. At a brisk 72 minutes, the tale of zatoichi is the shortest in the series, but its not lacking in plot or growth. Our mission is to enhance the cultural environment of the omahacouncil bluffs metropolitan area through the presentation and discussion of film as an art form. Watch the tale of zatoichi continues full movie in hd visit movie 16693 returning to the village where a year before he had kille. The tale of zatoichi continues letterboxd social film. This second zatoichi film picks up the pace, featuring bigger action sequences, tighter plotting, and a mysterious onearmed swordsman played by star shintaro. 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. 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. Zatoichi and the chest of gold 1964 plays tomisaburo wakayama 7. Shintaro katsu and eijiro yanagi in zoku zatoichi monogatari 1962 zoku zatoichi. A list of the zatoichi films in chronological order.
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