Review of Kagemusha (1980) by Joe The Relentless — 12 May 2008

Lavish and beautiful, this movie really delves into the mind of Kurosawa like no other. A great portrayal of feudal Japan.

This review of Kagemusha (1980) was written by Joe The Relentless on 12 May 2008.

Kagemusha has generally received very positive reviews.

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