Reimagining of the Legendary Blind Swordsman ZATOICHI Opens in Britain on July 10
Source: The Associates, Manga Entertainment UK
Official Movie Site: ICHI (Japan), ICHI THE MOVIE (UK)
Special Thanks to Farhana Shaikh
Director Fumihiko Sori’s 2008 movie ICHI, a gender-bending reimagining of the classic “Zatoichi” series of films and TV shows, will open at selected UK cinemas on 10th July, 2009.
British distributor Manga Entertainment and publicist The Associates have provided a handful of clips from movie. Enjoy!
A would-be molester encounters more than he bargained for. Clip courtesy of The Associates. © 2008 ICHI Film Partners
Ichi battles members of the Banki-to gang. Clip courtesy of The Associates. © 2008 ICHI Film Partners
Bumbling samurai Toma (Takao Osawa) gets some unexpected assistance. Clip courtesy of The Associates. © 2008 ICHI Film Partners
For more information on ICHI please see the earlier coverage here on SciFi Japan:
- Japanese Movies at American Film Market 2008
- ICHI: Zatoichi Returns as the Blind Swordswoman
- Japan Film Festival – Los Angeles: April 10-26
- Fumihiko Sori’s ICHI Gets UK Theatrical Release
