Kagemusha
Genres
Action
Drama
History
War
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.
Details
Budget
$6000000
Revenue
$4000000
Runtime
180 min
Release Date
1980-04-26
Status
Released
Vote Count
676
Vote Average
7.815
Cast
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