Zatoichi and the One-Armed Swordsman
Yasuda Kōichi
Katsu Shintarō, Wang Yu, Nambara Kōji, Abe Tōru, Cheung Yi, Hanazawa Tokuet, Hara Seishirō, Itō Sōrō, Iwata Seiji, Sasaki Takamaru, Wang Ling, Yamamoto Ichirō, Ōkawa Osamu
1971
Japan, Hong Kong
Completed
Japanese, Mandarin Chinese
94 minutes
Detailed introduction
This film (drama)Also known as新座頭市・破れ！唐人剣，is aJapan, Hong KongProducerwomen sex，At1971Released in year
。The dialogue language isJapanese, Mandarin Chinese，Current Douban rating5.9(For reference only)。
The film tells the story of the one-armed swordsman, Wang Gang, who visits Japan to see a friend and encounters a Chinese orphan. He meets Zatoichi, and their language barrier leads to many humorous misunderstandings. Eventually, due to unresolved misunderstandings, they are forced to fight for their lives. The blind Zatoichi is known for his lightning-fast sword-drawing technique, while the one-armed hero Wang Gang uses his unique golden sword style and agility to counter him. In the end, misunderstandings are cleared up, and Wang Gang exclaims, "You are a good man. If only we could communicate..." Interestingly, to cater to the emotions of both fan bases, the film was released in two versions: the Japanese version is called "Blind Swordsman: The Breakdown of the Chinese Sword," where Zatoichi takes Wang Gang's life, while the Hong Kong version is titled "The One-Armed Swordsman vs. Blind Master," ending with the one-armed swordsman defeating the blind master.