Kagemusha
Director: Akira Kurosawa
"The Shadow of a man can never stand up and walk on its own."
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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Cast
Tatsuya Nakadai
Shingen Takeda / Kagemusha
Tsutomu Yamazaki
Nobukado Takeda
Kenichi Hagiwara
Katsuyori Takeda
Jinpachi Nezu
Sohachiro Tsuchiya
Hideji Ōtaki
Masakage Yamagata
Daisuke Ryū
Nobunaga Oda
Masayuki Yui
Ieyasu Tokugawa
Kaori Momoi
Otsuyanokata
Mitsuko Baisho
Oyunokata
Hideo Murota
Nobufusa Baba
Takayuki Shiho
Masatoyo Naito
Kōji Shimizu
Katsusuke Atobe
In brief
Kagemusha (1980) is a action, drama, history film. With an average rating of 7.8/10 from 741 votes, it's one of the higher-rated titles. The film runs 3h. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Kagemusha online?
We're currently checking availability of Kagemusha across streaming services. Availability varies; it's worth checking major platforms such as Netflix, Max and Prime Video.
How long is Kagemusha?
Kagemusha runs 180 minutes (3h).
What rating does Kagemusha have?
Kagemusha has an average rating of 7.8/10 based on 741 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is Kagemusha from?
Kagemusha was released in 1980.
