Kagemusha (1980)
April 26, 1980 (JP) • Action, Drama, History, War • 180m
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.
Keywords
japan samurai army emperor warlord battle impersonation doppelgänger jidaigeki edo period sengoku period feudal lord feudal japan 16th century
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Status
Released
Original Language
JA
Budget
$6,000,000
Revenue
$4,000,000
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