Shadow Warrior of Nobunaga Oda (1996)

Shadow Warrior of Nobunaga Oda (1996) poster

In Tensho 9, as Oda Nobunaga nears the unification of Japan, he assigns trusted generals to conquer remaining regions. Meanwhile, a peasant farmer named Sahei, resembling Nobunaga, is chosen by Hideyoshi and Sen no Rikyu to act as Nobunaga’s shadow. Furious at the idea of a double, Nobunaga confronts Sahei, who courageously performs the "Atsumori" dance, impressing Nobunaga enough to accept him as his Kagemusha. Sahei’s first test as the shadow warrior comes at a memorial service for the Oda family.

Director: Eiichi Kudo
Genre: Drama, History, TV Movie
Runtime: 140 min
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Screenplay

Music: Satoshi Kadokura
Production: TV Asahi
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja

Keywords

samurai, jidaigeki

More Films by Director: Eiichi Kudo
More Films in Genre: Drama, History, TV Movie

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shadow Warrior of Nobunaga Oda about?
In Tensho 9, as Oda Nobunaga nears the unification of Japan, he assigns trusted generals to conquer remaining regions. Meanwhile, a peasant farmer named Sahei, resembling Nobunaga, is chosen by Hideyoshi and Sen no Rikyu to act as Nobunaga’s shadow. Furious at the idea of a double, Nobunaga confronts Sahei, who courageously performs the "Atsumori" dance, impressing Nobunaga enough to accept him as his Kagemusha. Sahei’s first test as the shadow warrior comes at a memorial service for the Oda family.
Who directed Shadow Warrior of Nobunaga Oda?
Shadow Warrior of Nobunaga Oda was directed by Eiichi Kudo.
Who stars in Shadow Warrior of Nobunaga Oda?
Shadow Warrior of Nobunaga Oda stars Makoto Fujita, Isao Natsuyagi, Yūko Natori, Tsurutaro Kataoka, Jinpachi Nezu, Ayako Sawada.
How long is Shadow Warrior of Nobunaga Oda?
Shadow Warrior of Nobunaga Oda has a runtime of 2h 20m (140 minutes).
What genre is Shadow Warrior of Nobunaga Oda?
Shadow Warrior of Nobunaga Oda is a Drama, History, TV Movie film.
Where was Shadow Warrior of Nobunaga Oda produced?
Shadow Warrior of Nobunaga Oda was produced in Japan.