Kagemusha (1980)

1980 PG 180 Minutes

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 finds himself haunted by the warlord’s spirit as we...

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9 / 10

Verdict: Great

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9 / 10
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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9 / 10
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 »

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Kagemusha (1980)

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