Kagemusha (1980)
Synopsis:
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.
Movie: Kagemusha
Rated: PG
Category: Action, Drama, History, War
Director: Akira Kurosawa
Stars: Daisuke Ryû, Hideji Ôtaki, Jinpachi Nezu, Kenichi Hagiwara, Masayuki Yui, Takashi Shimura, Tatsuya Nakadai, Tsutomu Yamazaki
Release Date: 1980-04-26
Quality: HD
Tagline: The Shadow of a man can never stand up and walk on its own
Release Year: 1980
Country: Japan, United States, USA
Runtime: 162 min
IMDB Rating: 7.9/10
User Votes: 37,703
TMDB Rating: 7.808/10
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