Kagemusha (1980) Movie Guide, Cast, Credits & Where To Watch

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Kagemusha Overview

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.

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Kagemusha Details

User Rating
7.8
Running Time
180
Certification
pg
Tagline
The Shadow of a man can never stand up and walk on its own.
Original Title
影武者
Release Date
1980-04-26 00:00:00
Budget
6000000
Revenue
4000000

Kagemusha Career and Cast Highlights

Key credits listed on this page include Akira Kurosawa, Masato Ide, Tatsuya Nakadai, Tsutomu Yamazaki, Kenichi Hagiwara, Jinpachi Nezu, Hideji Ōtaki, and Daisuke Ryū.

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