Description A petty thief named Kagemusha gets saved from a death sentence because he resembles the warlord Shingen Takeda. The warlord has been fighting two other leaders for control of 16th-century Japan and impersonators often take his place during battles to put him out of harm's way. Because of Kagemusha's strong physical similarities to the warlord, he's a perfect choice for a shadow warrior. However, the arrangement suddenly changes when Shingen gets fatally wounded while watching a battle. Adhering to Shingen's final wish, the warlord's men keep the death a secret, and Kagemusha struggles to transform himself from a criminal into a leader.
| Credits | | Producer: | Akira Kurosawa, Francis Ford Coppola, George Lucas, Tomoyuki Tanaka | | Score Composer: | Francis Ford Coppola |
Editorial Reviews ...[Kurosawa's] most physically elaborate, most awesome film, full of magnificent views....Majestic... New York Times
...A sweeping epic of the times of clan wars in 16th century Japan....Tatsuya Nakadai is extraordinary... Variety
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