How long is Shadow Warrior?

Shadow Warrior is 2 hr 40 min long.

Who is Shingen Takeda/Kagemusha in Shadow Warrior?

Tatsuya Nakadai plays Shingen Takeda/Kagemusha in the film.

What is Shadow Warrior about?

Akira Kurosawa's lauded feudal epic presents the tale of a petty thief (Tatsuya Nakadai) who is recruited to impersonate Shingen (also Nakadai), 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.

Shadow Warrior

Name: Shadow Warrior
Genre: Drama
Released: 1980-10-06
Duration: 160
Rating: 92

PG 2 hr 40 min

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How long is Shadow Warrior?: Shadow Warrior is 2 hr 40 min long.

Who directed Shadow Warrior?: Akira Kurosawa

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

What is Shadow Warrior about?: Akira Kurosawa's lauded feudal epic presents the tale of a petty thief (Tatsuya Nakadai) who is recruited to impersonate Shingen (also Nakadai), 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.