Name: Kagemusha: The Shadow Warrior
Director: Akira Kurosawa
Genre: Drama, History, War
Released: 1980-01-01
Duration: PT162 minM
Rating: 7.9
Cast: Tatsuya Nakadai, Tsutomu Yamazaki, Ken'ichi Hagiwara

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What is Kagemusha: The Shadow Warrior (1980) about?

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A petty thief with an utter resemblance to a samurai warlord is hired as the lord's double. When the warlord later dies the thief is forced to take up arms in his place.

Question 2

Who stars in Kagemusha: The Shadow Warrior?

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Kagemusha: The Shadow Warrior stars Tatsuya Nakadai, Tsutomu Yamazaki, Ken'ichi Hagiwara. The film was directed by Akira Kurosawa.

Question 3

How long is Kagemusha: The Shadow Warrior?

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Kagemusha: The Shadow Warrior has a runtime of 2 h 42 min and premiered in 1980. It is rated PG.

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Is Kagemusha: The Shadow Warrior worth watching?

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Kagemusha: The Shadow Warrior holds an IMDb rating of 7.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 89. Fans of Drama, History, War are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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Where can I watch Kagemusha: The Shadow Warrior?

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