| Description |
2 videodiscs (ca. 250 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
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digital optical rda |
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NTSC rda |
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video file DVD region 1 rda |
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Television series |
| Note |
DVD release (n 2005?) of the first five episodes in 1974 of Japanese television program. |
| Contents |
Episode 1. A challenge of chance -- Episode 2. The flower that bloomed with the lullaby -- Episode 3. A memorial day and the bell of life -- Episode 4. The kannon statue that was tied -- Episode 5. The heartless man, touched by compassion. |
| Performer |
Shintaro Katsu. |
| Summary |
"A pop culture icon since his screen debut in 1962, Zatoichi (played by samurai film legend Shintaro Katsu) was a matinee favorite throughout the 1960s. After a dozen years and 25 films, the blind swordsman transitioned to the small screen in 1974. 100 episodes of the popular series aired through the end of the decade, as the television program, "Zatoichi Monogatari" or "The Tale of Zatoichi." -- container. |
| Audience |
Not rated. |
| System Details |
DVD, NTSC, region 1, full screen (1.33:1) presentation; Dolby Digital stereo. |
| Language |
In Japanese with optional English subtitles. |
| Subject |
Samurai -- Videodiscs.
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| Genre |
Television series.
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Foreign films, Japanese.
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| Added Author |
Tanaka, Tokuzō, 1920-2007, film director.
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Katsu, Shintarō, 1931-1997, actor.
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Saito Entertainment (Firm), film production company.
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Tokyo Shock (Firm), film publisher.
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| Added Title |
Blind swordsman. |
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Zatoichi Monogatari (Television program). Volume 1.
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| ISBN |
9781586557454 |
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1586557459 |
| Standard No. |
631595054286 |
| Music No. |
TSDVD-0542 Tokyo Shock |
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