Kagemusha
Original title: 影武者
“The Shadow of a man can never stand up and walk on its own.”
7.8/ 10IMDb7.9759
19803h 0mPG
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.
Top-billed cast
Crew
- Director
- Akira Kurosawa
- Writers
- Akira Kurosawa, Masato Ide
- Producers
- Akira Kurosawa, Tomoyuki Tanaka, Francis Ford Coppola, George Lucas
- Production
- TOHO, 20th Century Fox, Kurosawa Production
Frequently asked questions
What is Kagemusha rated?
Kagemusha has an audience rating of 7.8 out of 10 from 759 votes.
Who directed Kagemusha?
Kagemusha was directed by Akira Kurosawa.
When was Kagemusha released?
Kagemusha was released in 1980.
