Kagemusha

Akira Kurosawa's lauded feudal epic presents the tale of a petty thief who is recruited to impersonate Shingen, an aging warlord, in order to avoid attacks by competing clans. When Shingen dies, his generals reluctantly agree to have the impostor take over as the powerful ruler. He soon begins to appreciate life as Shingen, but his commitment to the role is tested when he must lead his troops into battle against the forces of a rival warlord.

Tagline

“The Shadow of a man can never stand up and walk on its own.”

Release Status

Released

Genres

Action, Drama, History, War

Director

Akira Kurosawa

Original Language

JA

What is Kagemusha about?

Akira Kurosawa's lauded feudal epic presents the tale of a petty thief who is recruited to impersonate Shingen, an aging warlord, in order to avoid attacks by competing clans. When Shingen dies, his generals reluctantly agree to have the impostor take over as the powerful ruler. He soon begins to appreciate life as Shingen, but his commitment to the role is tested when he must lead his troops into battle against the forces of a rival warlord.

Who directed Kagemusha?

Kagemusha was directed by Akira Kurosawa.

When was Kagemusha released?

Kagemusha was released on April 26, 1980.

How long is Kagemusha?

Kagemusha has a runtime of 3h 0m.

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