Shadow Warrior of Nobunaga Oda

Shadow Warrior of Nobunaga Oda · 1996

Shadow Warrior of Nobunaga Oda (1996) is a Drama / History / TV Movie film directed by Eiichi Kudō, starring Makoto Fujita, Isao Natsuyagi, Yūko Natori.

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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 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.

Cast

Makoto Fujita, Isao Natsuyagi, Yūko Natori, Tsurutaro Kataoka, Jinpachi Nezu, Ayako Sawada, Masakane Yonekura, Junshi Shimada

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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.

When was "Shadow Warrior of Nobunaga Oda" released?

Shadow Warrior of Nobunaga Oda was released in 1996.

Who stars in "Shadow Warrior of Nobunaga Oda"?

The cast includes Makoto Fujita, Isao Natsuyagi, Yūko Natori, Tsurutaro Kataoka.