The Tale of Zatoichi
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A stylish samurai adventure centered on a blind swordsman navigating yakuza politics and gang warfare in Edo-period Japan, balancing action with moral complexity.
The adventures of a blind, gambling masseur and master swordsman. Zatoichi targets a yakuza-controlled village, because war with a neighbouring town's smaller gang is brewing.
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