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Zatoichi: Ken Matsudaira's 35th Anniversary & Tribute Performance (2009)

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A hidden gem has arrived in the form of a stage play performed in tribute to a pair of Japan’s greatest stars. On the 35th anniversary of his becoming an entertainer Matsudaira Ken chose to honor his mentor, the legendary superstar Katsu Shintaro by portraying Zatoichi, the Blind Swordsman in a play based on the original film on the same stage that Katsu had played the role 40 years before in a stage presentation. Not pleased with the direction that Zatoichi’s image had been taken in some productions, he has breathed new life into the character by following the image that Katsu Shintaro had created for his signature role.

Release Date
July 24, 2009
Runtime
2h 20m

Director: Yuya Yamamoto

Cast: Ryûtarô Gan, Ken Matsudaira, Tamao Nakamura, Makiya Yamaguchi

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A hidden gem has arrived in the form of a stage play performed in tribute to a pair of Japan’s greatest stars. On the 35th anniversary of his becoming an entertainer Matsudaira Ken chose to honor his mentor, the legendary superstar Katsu Shintaro by portraying Zatoichi, the Blind Swordsman in a play based on the original film on the same stage that Katsu had played the role 40 years before in a stage presentation. Not pleased with the direction that Zatoichi’s image had been taken in some productions, he has breathed new life into the character by following the image that Katsu Shintaro had created for his signature role.

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StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Release Date7/24/2009
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Ryûtarô Gan

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Makiya Yamaguchi

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What is Zatoichi: Ken Matsudaira's 35th Anniversary & Tribute Performance about?

A hidden gem has arrived in the form of a stage play performed in tribute to a pair of Japan’s greatest stars. On the 35th anniversary of his becoming an entertainer Matsudaira Ken chose to honor his …

How long is Zatoichi: Ken Matsudaira's 35th Anniversary & Tribute Performance?

2h 20m

When was Zatoichi: Ken Matsudaira's 35th Anniversary & Tribute Performance released?

July 24, 2009

Who directed Zatoichi: Ken Matsudaira's 35th Anniversary & Tribute Performance?

Yuya Yamamoto

Who stars in Zatoichi: Ken Matsudaira's 35th Anniversary & Tribute Performance?

Ryûtarô Gan, Ken Matsudaira, Tamao Nakamura

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Action, Adventure