Kagemusha
The Shadow of a man can never stand up and walk on its own.
A Action, Drama film (1980) rated 7.9/10 on IMDb by 41K+ viewers — highly recommended. Starring Tatsuya Nakadai, Tsutomu Yamazaki, known for emotionally resonant storytelling.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Kagemusha worth watching?
Yes — highly recommended. Filmistani rates Kagemusha 85/100 (IMDb: 7.9/10). A strong pick for fans of Action.
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Is Kagemusha a hit or flop?
Kagemusha is a hit — 41K+ IMDb votes and a Filmistani Score of 85/100 point to strong audience reception.
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…
