Who is Shingen Takeda/Kagemusha in Kagemusha?

Tatsuya Nakadai plays Shingen Takeda/Kagemusha in the film.

What is Kagemusha about?

Set in the 16th-century, the brother of Lord Shingen (Tatsuya Nakadai), comes across a thief (also Nakadai) who is the ruler’s spitting image. Shingen spares the thief's life and makes him temporarily the lord’s double. But when Shingen is killed, the thief has to double full-time to fool their enemies.

Kagemusha

Name: Kagemusha
Genre: Drama
Released: 1980-10-06
Duration: 179
Rating: 92

NR 2 hr 59 min

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long is Kagemusha?: Kagemusha is 2 hr 59 min long.

Who directed Kagemusha?: Akira Kurosawa

Who is Shingen Takeda/Kagemusha in Kagemusha?: Tatsuya Nakadai plays Shingen Takeda/Kagemusha in the film.

What is Kagemusha about?: Set in the 16th-century, the brother of Lord Shingen (Tatsuya Nakadai), comes across a thief (also Nakadai) who is the ruler’s spitting image. Shingen spares the thief's life and makes him temporarily the lord’s double. But when Shingen is killed, the thief has to double full-time to fool their enemies.