Now, before we get into what you need to know of how you can watch 'Kagemusha' right now, here are some specifics about the TOHO, 20th Century Fox, Kurosawa Production drama flick. Kagemusha starring Tatsuya Nakadai, Tsutomu Yamazaki, Kenichi Hagiwara, Jinpachi Nezu has a PG rating, a runtime of about 3 hr. The release date of the movie is October 10th, 1980. The movie received a user score of 78/100 on TMDb, which reflects reviews from 703 registered users.
Looking for a quick synopsis? Here's the plot: "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."
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'Kagemusha' Release Dates
Watch in Movie Theaters on October 10th, 1980
Watch on DVD or Blu-ray starting
January 1st, 1981
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