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Shadow Warrior of Nobunaga Oda (1996)

0.019962h 20mJA
DramaHistoryTV Movie

Directed by Eiichi Kudō

Rating

0.0/10

Runtime

2h 20m

Language

JA

Release

January 3, 1996

Director

Eiichi Kudō

Overview

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 confront...

Cast

Makoto Fujita

Makoto Fujita

Isao Natsuyagi

Isao Natsuyagi

Yūko Natori

Yūko Natori

Tsurutaro Kataoka

Tsurutaro Kataoka

Jinpachi Nezu

Jinpachi Nezu

Ayako Sawada

Ayako Sawada

Masakane Yonekura

Masakane Yonekura

Junshi Shimada

Junshi Shimada

Yoko Kurita

Yoko Kurita

Kanan Nakahara

Kanan Nakahara

Yumi Matsuoka

Yumi Matsuoka

Shunji Sasaki

Shunji Sasaki

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into Shadow Warrior of Nobunaga Oda (1996), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

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.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of Shadow Warrior of Nobunaga Oda. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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