Zatoichi: Ken Matsudaira's 35th Anniversary & Tribute Performance
座頭市: 芸能生活35周年記念公演 松平健
Synopsis
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.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yuya Yamamoto
- Original Title
- 座頭市: 芸能生活35周年記念公演 松平健
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 20m
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yuya Yamamoto
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Yuya Yamamoto
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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?
The principal cast of Zatoichi: Ken Matsudaira's 35th Anniversary & Tribute Performance includes Ryûtarô Gan, Ken Matsudaira, Tamao Nakamura, Makiya Yamaguchi.
When was Zatoichi: Ken Matsudaira's 35th Anniversary & Tribute Performance released and how long is it?
Zatoichi: Ken Matsudaira's 35th Anniversary & Tribute Performance was released in 2009 with a total runtime of 2h 20m.