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Movie poster: Shadow Warrior of Nobunaga Oda (1996)
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Shadow Warrior of Nobunaga Oda

1996 · 140 min Drama History TV Movie

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.

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Original Title 影武者 織田信長
Year 1996
Country Japan
Genre Drama, History, TV Movie
Director Eiichi Kudō
Runtime 140 min.

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Shadow Warrior of Nobunaga Oda is an acquired taste at 0.0/10. We recommend checking the trailer and synopsis before diving in.

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A classic from 1996. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: genre fans and those open to something unconventional.

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