Zatoichi: Ken Matsudaira's 35th Anniversary & Tribute Performance (2009)
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.
Director: Yuya Yamamoto
Genre: Action, Adventure
Runtime: 140 min
Release Date: July 24, 2009
Cast
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Yuya Yamamoto
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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 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.
- Who directed Zatoichi: Ken Matsudaira's 35th Anniversary & Tribute Performance?
- Zatoichi: Ken Matsudaira's 35th Anniversary & Tribute Performance was directed by Yuya Yamamoto.
- Who stars in Zatoichi: Ken Matsudaira's 35th Anniversary & Tribute Performance?
- Zatoichi: Ken Matsudaira's 35th Anniversary & Tribute Performance stars Ryûtarô Gan, Ken Matsudaira, Tamao Nakamura, Makiya Yamaguchi.
- How long is Zatoichi: Ken Matsudaira's 35th Anniversary & Tribute Performance?
- Zatoichi: Ken Matsudaira's 35th Anniversary & Tribute Performance has a runtime of 2h 20m (140 minutes).
- What genre is Zatoichi: Ken Matsudaira's 35th Anniversary & Tribute Performance?
- Zatoichi: Ken Matsudaira's 35th Anniversary & Tribute Performance is a Action, Adventure film.
- Where was Zatoichi: Ken Matsudaira's 35th Anniversary & Tribute Performance produced?
- Zatoichi: Ken Matsudaira's 35th Anniversary & Tribute Performance was produced in Japan.