Movies
Kagemusha
- April 26, 1980
- 180 min.
- Action, Drama, History, War
- Japan
- United States
Japan
United States
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.
Original title: 影武者
7
nominations
43%
winning rate
3
wins
Academy Awards #53 - 1981
| Award | People | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Best International Feature Film | Akira Kurosawa | — |
| Best Production Design | Yoshirō Muraki | — |
British Academy Film Awards #34 - 1981
| Award | People | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Best Picture | Akira Kurosawa, Tomoyuki Tanaka - as producer(s) | — |
| Best Director | Akira Kurosawa | Winner |
| Best Cinematography | Takao Saito, Masaharu Ueda | — |
| Best Costume Design | Seiichiro Momosawa | Winner |
Cannes Film Festival #33 - 1980
| Award | People | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Palme d'Or [Main Competition] | Akira Kurosawa | Winner |
