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Kagemusha

1980, Movie, 3h

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.

Country: Japan,United States

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Critic Ian Nathan

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The film manages both magnitude and intimacy, a work of easy spectacle — in the thunder of its action — and the tragic complexities of history.

Read full review at Empire

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In 16th century Japan, powerful warlord Shingen Takeda lies dying on the battlefield. To keep his death a secret from his enemies, he orders his clan to find a double to replace him. The chosen one is a petty thief who must now transform himself into a great leader and command 25,000 samurai warriors.Through an epic journey of feudal conflict, the film explores themesof power, loyaltyand deception as the kagemusha struggles between his new role and old life. Nominated for two Academy Awards and winner ofthe grand prize at the 1980 Cannes Film Festival , "Kagemusha" is a milestone in Akira Kurosawa's career and stands as one of the greatest films ever made.

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You can stream Kagemusha on: Apple TV Amazon Store Fandango at Home