Kagemusha
"The Shadow of a man can never stand up and walk on its own."
Originally released in 1980. Kagemusha is a action/drama film. directed by Akira Kurosawa. With a runtime of 3h 0m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Tatsuya Nakadai, Tsutomu Yamazaki, and Kenichi Hagiwara
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
April 26, 1980
45 years ago
Runtime
3h 0m
180 minutes total
User Rating
7.8/10
Great (711 votes)
Budget
$6M
Production budget
Box Office
$4M
0.7x return
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
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Director
Top Cast
Tatsuya Nakadai
as Shingen Takeda / Kagemusha
Tsutomu Yamazaki
as Nobukado Takeda
Kenichi Hagiwara
as Katsuyori Takeda
Jinpachi Nezu
as Sohachiro Tsuchiya
Hideji Ōtaki
as Masakage Yamagata
Daisuke Ryū
as Nobunaga Oda
Masayuki Yui
as Ieyasu Tokugawa
Kaori Momoi
as Otsuyanokata
Mitsuko Baisho
as Oyunokata
Hideo Murota
as Nobufusa Baba
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
- Budget
- $6,000,000
- Revenue
- $4,000,000
Production Companies
- TOHO
- 20th Century Fox
- Kurosawa Production
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Kagemusha about?
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, hi...
Who directed Kagemusha?
Kagemusha was directed by Akira Kurosawa.
How long is Kagemusha?
Kagemusha has a runtime of 3 hours and 0 minutes (180 minutes total).
When was Kagemusha released?
Kagemusha was released on April 26, 1980 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Kagemusha?
The main cast of Kagemusha includes Tatsuya Nakadai, Tsutomu Yamazaki, Kenichi Hagiwara, Jinpachi Nezu, Hideji Ōtaki.
Is Kagemusha worth watching?
Kagemusha has a user rating of 7.8/10 based on 711 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.