Zatoichi the Blind Swordsman, Vol. 17 - Zatoichi Challenged [DVD]

Can't find these in the local stores. I love the Zatiochi stories!

Another excellent entry in the series. The interplay between Zatoichi and the young boy he becomes protector slows down the film a bit. The story behind the boy's father is rather interesting as a glimpse into Japanese culture and what is considered "obscene" in pre-modern Japan. This one features some of the best cinematography, particularly shots of the Japanese wilderness and the scenes set in a quarry, where pottery clay is mined, are stunning.

Great movie.. box was clean and brand new.. Thanks for the good job!!

I will not bother to write a different review for each Zatoichi movie. I have all twenty six of his movies and have watched all of them multiple times. Although the believability of a blind swordsman is next to nill, Zatoichi makes it believable because you will fall in love with the character. Shintaro Katsu is one of my all time favorite actors.

A touching story about how Zatoichi helps reunite a broken family. This is the one that Blind Fury (starring Rutger Hauer) was based on. Great flick!

WHAT'S GOOD IS GOOD AND THAT CAN'T BE CHANGED! ANY ZATOICHI MOVIE, AS I SEE IT, WILL BE AND IS GOOD!!

One of the best Zatoichi's in my opinion. Bought it as a gift, and they loved it.

See my reviews of Zatoichi 23 and 25. The entire 26 film series is a must have for any comprehensive DVD library