Japan, 1962, 96 mins, NR
Zatoichi (Shintaro Katsu) is a blind samurai who becomes the masseur for a Yakuza boss, who hires him anticipating a battle with a rival gang. Zatoichi has few equals on the battlefield or in the gambling den. But the rival gang hires Miki Hirate (Shigeru Amachi), an equally skilled swordsman for whom Zatoichi has great respect. When the gang war begins, Zatoichi is reluctant to battle his counterpart. But Hirate, who has discovered he is terminally ill, craves one final showdown.
Director: Director: Kenji Misumi
Cast: Shintaro Katso, Ryūzō Shimada
ABOUT THE BLACK BELT CINEMA SERIES
Black Belt Cinema is a DIY outdoor/mobile cinema and screening series. Live scores, DJs, sketch comedy and more are just a few of the things you might experience at a BBC screening. Initially conceived as a series of outdoor pop-up screenings during the pandemic—taking place everywhere from parking lots, beaches and backyards—the saga now continues at Revue Cinema.
DETAILS
Doors Open 30 Minutes Before Showtime.
Sponsored by The Japan Foundation, Toronto.
PRICING
General Admission: $16
Bronze/Loyalty Members, Students & Seniors: $13
Silver Members: $12
Gold/Individual/Family Members: FREE
For INDIVIDUAL MEMBERSHIPS ($350) and FAMILY MEMBERSHIPS, please email us at info@revuecinema.ca to get your ticket!