Eleven Samurai vs Zatoichi
Eleven Samurai has the higher audience score (7.5/10 against 7.2/10 for Zatoichi). Eleven Samurai is the shorter watch at 1h 40m compared with 1h 51m. Eleven Samurai is the older of the two (1967 against 2003). Both are action, adventure, drama movies, so they suit a similar mood.
Eleven Samurai
Zatoichi| Eleven Samurai | Zatoichi | |
|---|---|---|
| Audience score | ★ 7.5/10 | ★ 7.2/10 |
| Year | 1967 | 2003 |
| Length | 1h 40m | 1h 51m |
| Genres | Action, Adventure, Drama | Action, Adventure, Drama |
| Country | – | – |
| Director | Eiichi Kudō | Takeshi Kitano |
| Main cast | Kei Satō, Isao Natsuyagi, Kō Nishimura, Kōtarō Satomi, Kōji Nanbara | Tadanobu Asano, Takeshi Kitano, Yuko Daike, Makoto Ashikawa, Akira Emoto |
Synopsis
Eleven Samurai
The lord of the Oshi fief is killed by his trespassing neighbour, the cruel and despotic Nariatsu, son of the former Shogun. After an investigation, the Oshi clan is blamed for what happened and sentenced to be disbanded. Eleven of the best samurai of the clan refuse the sentence and are willing to give their life for justice.
Zatoichi
Blind traveler Zatoichi is a master swordsman and a masseur with a fondness for gambling on dice games. When he arrives in a village torn apart by warring gangs, he sets out to protect the townspeople.
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