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The Third Shadow
The Third Shadow
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THE THIRD SHADOW

Daisan no kagemusha

Directed by Umetsugu Inoue
Japan, 1963
Action, Drama

Synopsis

Set in Hida Province in 1564. A peasant, Kyonosuke, is accepted as a samurai and becomes the third “shadow” for Lord Yasutaka. Along with shadows one and two he is expected to take the master’s place on various occasions.

Synopsis

Set in Hida Province in 1564. A peasant, Kyonosuke, is accepted as a samurai and becomes the third “shadow” for Lord Yasutaka. Along with shadows one and two he is expected to take the master’s place on various occasions.