Kagemusha

Apr 26, 1980 PG 3h 0m

When a warlord dies, a peasant thief is called upon to impersonate him, in order to protect his clan from appearing weak and vulnerable. But he fin...

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9 / 10 Verdict: Great
Avg. Rating: 9 # of Ratings: 2 # of Reviews: 2

Overall Rating

9 / 10 Verdict: Great
Avg. Rating: 9 # of Ratings: 2 # of Reviews: 2

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Director: Akira Kurosawa

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  • Kagemusha is often regarded as Kurosawa's dress rehearsal for 'Ran', and while the latter is superior, Kagemusha is a powerful epic in its own right. Exploring the power of leadership, and the role of duty in society, Kurosawa uses his signature p... Read the full review »
  • Kagemusha: The Shadow Warrior proves how important leadership is in a conflict. It tells the story of a powerful warlord, Shingen, in Japan's feudal conflict. He is wounded and before succumbing to them he orders his clan to find a double so that... Read the full review »

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