-
Zatoichi AKA Zatôichi AKA The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi (Blu-ray) (2003)
His sword made him a hero... His courage made him a legend. This summer, justice is blind.Director: Takeshi Kitano
OVERALL: Draw-
-
Extras:"Behind-the-Scenes Special" documentary (39:57)
Interviews:
- Katsumi Yanagishima, Cinematographer (4:27)
- Norihiro Isoda, Production Designer (5:41)
- Kazuko Kurosawa, Costume Supervisor (7:00)
- Tatsumi Nikamoto, Master Swordsman (4:26) -
Subtitles:Arabic, English, English HoH, Spanish
-
Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
-
Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
-
Soundtrack(s):Japanese Dolby Digital 5.1
English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
Spanish Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo -
Case type:Keep Case
-
Notes:All extras are in standard definition.
-
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
-
-
Extras:"Behind-the-Scenes Special" documentary (39:57)
Interviews:
- Katsumi Yanagishima, Cinematographer (4:27)
- Norihiro Isoda, Production Designer (5:41)
- Kazuko Kurosawa, Costume Supervisor (7:00)
- Tatsumi Nikamoto, Master Swordsman (4:26) -
Subtitles:Arabic, English, English HoH, Spanish
-
Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
-
Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
-
Soundtrack(s):Japanese Dolby Digital 5.1
English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
Spanish Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo -
Case type:Keep Case
-
Notes:All extras are in standard definition.
Reissue of the Buena Vista release. -
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
-
-
Extras:"Behind-the-Scenes Special" documentary (39:57)
Interviews:
- Katsumi Yanagishima, Cinematographer (4:27)
- Norihiro Isoda, Production Designer (5:41)
- Kazuko Kurosawa, Costume Supervisor (7:00)
- Tatsumi Nikamoto, Master Swordsman (4:26) -
Subtitles:Arabic, English, English HoH, Spanish
-
Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
-
Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
-
Soundtrack(s):Japanese Dolby Digital 5.1
English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
Spanish Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo -
Case type:Keep Case
-
Notes:All extras are in standard definition.
Reissue of the Buena Vista release. -
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
-
-
Commentaries:Audio Commentary by film historian and author Sean Redmond (2024)
-
Extras:"The Making of The Blind Swordsman: Zatoichi" documentary (39:57) [576i]
Crew Interviews (with Play All) (38:41) [576i]
- Takeshi Kitano (12:46)
- Masayuki Mori (3:37)
- Tatsumi Nikamoto and Hiroaki Tokora (7:48)
- Kazuko Kurosawa (7:11)
- Norihiro Isoda (5:51)
- Katsumi Yanagishima (5:15)
- Hideboh (5:33)
- Keiichi Suzuki (5:37)
- Senji Horiuchi (7:16)
Theatrical Trailer (1:25) [1080p] -
Subtitles:English (burned-in)
-
Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
-
Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
-
Soundtrack(s):Japanese DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
Japanese DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 stereo -
Case type:Keep Case
-
Notes:Menu mistakenly states the 2.0 audio is LPCM.
First pressing of 1500 copies includes a slipcase with unique artwork. -
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
-
-
Extras:"Making Of" documentary (39:54)
Bonus Trailers:
- "Bulletproof Monk" (1:27)
- "Ramen Girl" (2:06)
- "Mitternachtskinder" (1:52)
German Theatrical Trailer (1:37)
Theatrical Trailer (1:27) -
Subtitles:German
-
Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
-
Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
-
Soundtrack(s):Japanese DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
German DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 -
Case type:Keep Case
-
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
-
-
Extras:Trailer 1 (1:03)
Trailer 2 (1:28)
Bonus Trailer for "Outrage: Coda (1:42) -
Subtitles:English, Japanese
-
Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
-
Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
-
Soundtrack(s):Japanese DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
Japanese LPCM 2.0 stereo -
Case type:Keep Case
-
Notes:The trailers are without subtitles.
-
Special thanks to Rewind user estebon_spielbergo for providing these specifications.
-
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
-
-
Extras:"Making of" documentary (39:57)
Interviews:
- Takeshi Kitano #1 (Director/actor - 27:05)
- Takeshi Kitano #2 (Director/actor - 12:45)
- Tatsumi Nikamoto and Hiroaki Tokoro (Sword fight choreographers - 7:48)
- Kazuko Kurosawa (Costume designer - 7:10)
- Norihiro Isoda (Production Designer - 5:51)
- Katsumi Yanagishima (Director of photography - 5:14)
- Hideboh (Tap dance choreographer - 5:33)
- Keiichi Suzuki (Composer - 5:37)
- Senji Horiuchi (Sound designer - 7:16)
Biography and filmography for director/actor Takeshi Kitano
Theatrical trailer (1:32) -
Subtitles:English (optional)
-
Aspect Ratio:1.85:1
-
Picture Format:1080p24 AVC MPEG-4
-
Soundtrack(s):Japanese DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1
Japanese Dolby Digital 5.1 -
Case type:Keep Case
-
Notes:All extras are in Japanese with burnt-in English subtitles.
Menus are in 1080i50.
Also available in Steelbook. -
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
-
OVERALL: Draw
The Australian release has lossless Japanese audio and an exclusive commentary, and an additional interview, though note the subtitles are not removable.
The UK release has lossless Japanese audio with optional subtitles and an exclusive additional interview with Kitano.
This has also been released in:
- France by BAC Films
- Italy by CG Home Video
- Spain by Emon
- Mexico by Zima -
CUTS:
- Blu-ray ALL America- Buena Vista Home Entertainment - No cuts (116:06).
- Blu-ray ALL America- Lionsgate Home Entertainment - No cuts (116:06).
- Blu-ray ALL America- Paramount Home Entertainment - No cuts (116:06).
- Blu-ray ALL Australia- Via Vision - No cuts (116:10)
- Blu-ray ALL Germany- Concorde - No cuts (115:59).
- Blu-ray ALL Japan- Bandai Visual - No cuts (116:05)
- Blu-ray ALL United Kingdom- Artificial Eye - No cuts (115:43).
-
Do you own a release not listed? Then please visit our forums and let us know!
-
Comparison added by Gary_Jukes on 08/01/09
Comparison last updated by James-Masaki_Ryan on 22/04/24UPDATE LOG:
12/09/10: US release added.
Please ensure you read our disclaimer.
20/12/13: Added German release.
26/03/14: Noted Italian release.
23/03/17: Added codec and note to UK release.
18/09/17: capsaholic.
22/04/24: Added Australia, US Lionsgate, US Paramount, Japan.
-
Rewind DVDCompare is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program and the Amazon Europe S.a.r.l. Associates Programme, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to amazon.co.uk, amazon.com, amazon.ca, amazon.fr, amazon.de, amazon.it and amazon.es . As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases.