The Third Shadow Warrior
第三の影武者
Japan • 1963
Director
Synopsis
In the mountain regions of Hida, the dreams of a peasant named Kyonosuke, who longed to be a samurai, come true when he becomes one of three doubles, of shadows, of Lord Yasutaka. After months of intense and cruel training, he faces his destiny when the Lord and the other two shadows are killed in battle and he must take on the role of Lord Yasutaka....
Synopsis
In the mountain regions of Hida, the dreams of a peasant named Kyonosuke, who longed to be a samurai, come true when he becomes one of three doubles, of shadows, of Lord Yasutaka. After months of intense and cruel training, he faces his destiny when the Lord and the other two shadows are killed in battle and he must take on the role of Lord Yasutaka....
Credits
Crew
DirectorUmetsugu Inoue
WriterSeiji Hoshikawa
CinematographerShozo Honda
ComposerHajime Kaburagi
EditorMitsuzō Miyata
Cast
Raizō Ichikawaas Kyonosuke Ninomiya / Yasutaka Ikemoto
Hizuru Takachihoas Teruhime
Masayo Banrias Kohagi
Shigeru Amachias Sadamitsu Miki