About this movie
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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Quick facts
Year
1980
Runtime
3h
TMDB Rating
⭐ 7.8/10
Votes
738
Genre
Action, Drama, History, War
Director
Language
JA
Budget
$6.0M
Cast
🎭 Action
🎭 Drama
🎭 History
🎭 War
🎬 Akira Kurosawa
👤 Tatsuya Nakadai
👤 Tsutomu Yamazaki
👤 Kenichi Hagiwara
japan
samurai
army
emperor
warlord
battle
impersonation
doppelgänger
jidaigeki
edo period
sengoku period
feudal lord
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Questions about Kagemusha
How long is Kagemusha?
Kagemusha has a runtime of 3h (3 hours).
Who directed Kagemusha?
Kagemusha was directed by Akira Kurosawa and released in 1980.
What genre is Kagemusha?
Kagemusha is a Action, Drama, History, War film (1980).
Who stars in Kagemusha?
The cast of Kagemusha includes Tatsuya Nakadai, Tsutomu Yamazaki, Kenichi Hagiwara, Jinpachi Nezu, Hideji Ōtaki.
What is the TMDB rating for Kagemusha?
Kagemusha has a TMDB rating of 7.8/10 based on 738 votes.
