Kagemusha
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.
RATING
7.80
DIRECTOR
Akira Kurosawa
COUNTRIES
Japan
United States of America
RELEASE DATE
1980
TIME
3h 0m
GENRES
Action
Drama
History
War
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