Kagemusha(1980)
影武者
The Shadow of a man can never stand up and walk on its own.
Kagemusha 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.
Kagemusha (1980) is a action, drama, history and war film directed by Akira Kurosawa, released on April 26, 1980 with a runtime of 3h. It stars Tatsuya Nakadai, Tsutomu Yamazaki, Kenichi Hagiwara and Jinpachi Nezu. Viewers rate it 7.8 out of 10 across 764 ratings.
- Director:
- Akira Kurosawa
- Writers:
- Akira Kurosawa, Masato Ide
- Producers:
- Akira Kurosawa
- Cinematographer:
- Shoji Ueda
- Composer:
- Shinichiro Ikebe
- Production:
- TOHO, 20th Century Fox, Kurosawa Production
- Budget:
- $6,000,000
- Revenue:
- $4,000,000
- Status:
- Released
Kagemusha (1980) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for Kagemusha before you stream it.
Kagemusha Cast & Crew
Main 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
- Takayuki Shiho
Takayuki Shiho
as Masatoyo Naito
Kōji Shimizu
as Katsusuke Atobe
Key crew
Directed by Akira Kurosawa, written by Akira Kurosawa and Masato Ide, produced by Akira Kurosawa.
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Kagemusha Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.8/10 from 764 ratings.
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Kagemusha – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Kagemusha online?
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Kagemusha (1980) is currently available to rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Apple TV Store. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Kagemusha?
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The main cast of Kagemusha (1980) includes Tatsuya Nakadai, Tsutomu Yamazaki, Kenichi Hagiwara, Jinpachi Nezu and Hideji Ōtaki. The film was directed by Akira Kurosawa. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Kagemusha released?
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Kagemusha was released on April 26, 1980 and runs for 3h.
Is Kagemusha worth watching?
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Kagemusha (1980) holds an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from 764 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action, drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Kagemusha?
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Yes. The official Kagemusha trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.