Kagemusha
Akira Kurosawa's lauded epic presents the story of a little thief who is recruited to impersonate an aging warlord, Shingen, in order to avoid strikes by competing clans. His generals reluctantly agree to have the impostor simply take over as the ruler that is effective, when Shingen dies. His devotion to the role is tested when he must lead his troops into battle against the forces of a rival warlord, although he begins to appreciate life as Shingen.
Released: 1980-04-26