Sumptuously reconstructing the splendor of feudal japan and the pageantry. Though i appreciate its sprawling shots and attention to detail having literally hundreds of men dressed in armor, the careful and deliberate shots of shingen and those bowing to him, etc. Kurosawas return to samurai epics is bigger than ever, and it feels even larger than his much beloved followup ran. Akira kurosawas 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.
Colorful armor, ornate kimonos, scores of extras, and ravishing sets make kagemusha a notable feature in. Kagemusha was akira kurosawas return to action and samurai films after spending 15 years in other genres. Trailer for the 1980 classic kagemusha in his late color masterpiece kagemusha, director akira kurosawa returned to the samurai film and to a primary theme of his celebrated careerthe play between illusion and reality. Rent kagemusha 1980 starring tatsuya nakadai and tsutomu yamazaki on dvd and bluray. Jan 20, 2006 kagemusha 1980, kurosawa akira leave a comment, 1980, film, foreign, kagemusha, toho company ltd akira kurosawa, daisuke ryu, jinpachi nezu, kaori momoi, kenichi hagiwara, tatsuya nakadai, tsutomu yamazaki 20 january 2006 9 april 2020. The subtitle database subtitlesbank is sure to delight lovers of world cinema masterpieces. A shadow warrior fights a spirits enemies in ancient japan and clashes with the spirit, within. Us kagemusha 1980 english subtitles in this akira kurosawa classic, when the leader of one clan is wounded, the clan searches for an exact double to take his place.
Kagemusha, shadow warrior is a 1980 jidaigeki film directed by akira kurosawa. That years lineup boasted one of the most impressive selections of films in the festivals history. It tells the story of a powerful warlord, shingen, in japans feudal conflict. Total number of members who have this title in their. Dec 27, 2016 an epic drama of feudal conflict in 16th century japan, kagemusha was nominated for two 1980 academy awards art direction set decoration, foreign language film and was c0winner of the. An epic drama of feudal conflict in 16th century japan, kagemusha was nominated for two 1980 academy awards art direction set decoration, foreign language film and was c0winner of the.
A petty thief with an utter resemblance to a samurai warlord is hired as the lords double. Akira kurosawa directs one more epic masterpiece with his historical war drama kagemusha 1980. Like it was a sequel or remake of night of the demon. With tatsuya nakadai, tsutomu yamazaki, kenichi hagiwara, jinpachi nezu.
Kagemusha 1980 162 min drama, history, war 10 oct 1980. When i was a kid, i was always curious about kagemusha because of the vhs box art. The shadow warrior proves how important leadership is in a conflict. In fact kagemusha feels very much like a practice run for ran, emulating the style and politicking of that film, as well as the shakespearean sweep. Probably the main reason akira kurosawas epic samurai masterpiece called kagemusha has its rightful place among the most impressive movies weve seen so far is the simply brilliant idea that serves as the films basis. His film is basically the story of one such man, a common thief who. Gallery of 22 movie poster and cover images for kagemusha 1980. He soon begins to appreciate life as shingen, but his commitment to the role is tested when he must lead his troops. Daisuke ryu as oda nobunaga, one of shingens chief rival for control of japan.
Sumptuously reconstructing the splendor of feudal japan and the pageantry of war, kurosawa creates a soaring historical epic that is also a somber meditation on the nature of. Kagemusha the shadow warrior 1980 kagemusha the shadow warrior 1980 shadow warrior 1980. Back in college when i was studying japanese history, culture and language we watched some of his films. As promised i will try to do an episode a month or so. Kagemusha, a sombra do samurai filme 1980 adorocinema. What other subtitles would you like to see from us. The film won the palme dor at the 1980 cannes film festival, was nominated for two oscars, and won a bafta for direction and one for costume design, among a plethora of other awards from festivals all over the world. Rodney dangerfield at his best on the tonight show starring johnny carson 1983 duration. Meet the cast and learn more about the stars of kagemusha with exclusive news, pictures, videos and more at. This 1980 film by director akira kurosawa, like seven samurai, is set during the later 16th century civil wars which preceded the unification of japan under the tokugawa shogunate at the beginning of the 17th century.
When the leader of one clan is wounded, the clan searches for an exact double to take his place. Nonton kagemusha 1980 subtitle indonesia terbaru download. Kagemusha is a samurai drama by the director who most successfully introduced the genre to the west with such classics as the seven samurai and yojimbo, and who, at the age of seventy, made an epic that dares to wonder what meaning the samurai code or any human code really has in the life of an individual man. Tatsuya nakadai, tsutomu yamazaki, kenichi hagiwara, jinpachi nezu. Find out when and where you can watch kagemusha on tv with the full listings schedule at. In japanese, kagemusha is a term used to denote a political decoy. Drawing upon dreams and history alike, kurosawa brings the conflicts of nobunaga oda and the takeda clan to life with stunning intrigue. Kagemusha first appeared on the screen back in 1980. In his late color masterpiece kagemusha, akira kurosawa returns to the samurai film and to a primary theme of his careerthe play between illusion and reality. It is set in the sengoku period of japanese history and tells the story of a lowerclass criminal who is taught to impersonate a dying warlord in order to dissuade opposing lords from attacking the newly vulnerable clan. The film revolves around a kagemusha, which is a political double, or decoy.
Feb 26, 2018 the original trailer sub english in high definition of kagemusha directed by akira kurosawa and starring tatsuya nakadai, tsutomu yamazaki, kenichi hagiwara and jinpachi nezu. The title literally shadow warrior in japanese is a term used for an impersonator. The shadow warrior, shadow warrior, kagemusha the shadow warrior, the double, kagemusha the shadow warrior. The original trailer sub english in high definition of kagemusha directed by akira kurosawa and starring tatsuya nakadai, tsutomu yamazaki, kenichi hagiwara and jinpachi nezu.
Pg, 2 h 42 min tatsuya nakadai, tsutomu yamazaki, kenichi hagiwara, jinpachi nezu director. Kagemusha the 1980 movie, trailers, videos and more at yidio. In his late color masterpiece kagemusha, dire more. Kagemusha, written by kurosawa and masato ide and brought to life with the help of francis ford coppola and george lucas, is a tragic story of human natureif theres a better way to describe it in so few words, we havent found it yet.
Watch kagemusha 1980 on netflix in the united kingdom. Akira kurosawas 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 c. Apr 09, 2017 the film won the palme dor at the 1980 cannes film festival, was nominated for two oscars, and won a bafta for direction and one for costume design, among a plethora of other awards from festivals all over the world. I know theres some desync with the lip synch and honestly i dunno why thats happening since in the program it plays perfectly but on final render everything got messed up even though i tried it a couple different ways. Aug 31, 2010 kagemusha trailer 1980 trailer for the 1980 classic kagemusha. It was a silhouette of the battle armor, giving it a real eerie feel about it. In his late color masterpiece kagemusha, director akira kurosawa returned to the samurai film and to a primary theme of his celebrated careerthe play between illusion and reality. First scene in akira kurosaws 1980 film, kagemusha. Criterions kagemusha release is a shinning example of how a companys effort pays off in the long run, as this release contains a solid video and audio presentation while sporting the best extras of any toho film on a region 1 dvd to date. Broadchurch season 3 complete bluray 720p june 8, 2017. We encourage you to leave comments regarding the kagemusha subtitles. Kagemusha is a samurai drama by the director who kagemusha is a samurai drama by the director who most successfully introduced the genre to the west with such classics as the seven samurai and yojimbo, and who, at the age of seventy, made an epic that dares to wonder what meaning the samurai code or any human code really has in the life of an individual man. The play between reality and illusion, a theme most explored in kurosawas filmmaking, lies in the heart of kagemusha. Tatsuya nakadai in kagemusha 1980 kagemusha 1980 akira kurosawa in kagemusha 1980 kagemusha.
The serious shader won out in the poll so i switched it to that. A secret history of the fallout of warlord takeda shingens death set during the chaotic sengoku period, kagemusha is one of kurosawas most emotionally gripping films and a latterday masterpiece for the master. Kagemusha 1980 pg 04261980 us action, drama, history, war 3h user score. Later, i learned it was not a supernatural samurai movie. Double, the 1980 kagemusha the shadow warrior 1980 kagemusha the shadow warrior 1980 shadow warrior 1980 other resources. But he finds himself haunted by the warlords spirit as well as his own ambitions. August 8, 2014 may 12, 2019 cameronmoviesandtv leave a comment. Kurosawas 1980 comeback is still as masterful even after its original release 40 years ago. Today, kagemusha holds a place among the best films of all time.