Kagemusha (1980)

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

Action Drama History War

Overview

A feudal epic presenting the tale of a petty thief who is recruited to impersonate Shingen, an aging warlord, in order to avoid attacks by competing clans. The impostor becomes comfortable living his life among nobility, but his responsibilities to his station grow more demanding the longer he occupies it.

Duration

180 min

Rating

⭐ 7.8 / 10

Status

Released

Release Date

Apr 26, 1980

Languages

Japanese

Production

TOHO, 20th Century Fox, Kurosawa Production