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.
Key facts
Original language
Japanese
Awards
César Award for Best Foreign Film, Palme d'Or
Setting
Japan
Filming locations
Japan
Trailer
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Festival History
- Academy Awards 1981 academy_award
- BAFTA Awards 1981 generic
- Cannes Film Festival 1980 generic
- National Board of Review 1980 generic
Titles
| Original title | Kagemusha | |
| Québec French title | Kagemusha, l'ombre du guerrier | |
| Alternate title | Odd Obsession | |
| Alternate title | L'Ombre du guerrier |
Source: Cinémathèque québécoise, linked catalogue data (CC BY 4.0)
