The celebrated feudal epic by Akira Kurosawa tells the story of a minor robber who is recruited to imitate Shingen, an elderly warlord, in order to evade raids by other clans. When Shingen dies, his generals grudgingly agree to allow the impostor to assume power. When he must lead his warriors into combat against the armies of a rival warlord, his dedication to the position is put to the test.
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The celebrated feudal epic by Akira Kurosawa tells the story of a minor robber who is recruited to imitate Shingen, an elderly warlord, in order to evade raids by other clans. When Shingen dies, his generals grudgingly agree to allow the impostor to assume power. When he must lead his warriors into combat against the armies of a rival warlord, his dedication to the position is put to the test.
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