Kagemusha
“The Shadow of a man can never stand up and walk on its own.”
7.9
Rating
(707 votes)
3h 0m
Runtime
1980
Released
3
Popularity
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.
Status
Released
Original Title
影武者
Release Date
1980-04-26
Languages
Japanese
Budget
USD 6,000,000
Revenue
USD 4,000,000
Profit
-USD 2,000,000
Directors
Writers
Akira KurosawaScreenplay
Masato IdeScreenplay
