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The Third Shadow Warrior

April 21, 1963 1h 44m 7.1/10 (11 votes)

Originally released in 1963. The Third Shadow Warrior is a drama/action film. directed by Umetsugu Inoue.

Starring Raizō Ichikawa, Hizuru Takachiho, and Masayo Banri

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....

Quick Facts

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Release Date April 21, 1963 62 years ago
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Runtime 1h 44m 104 minutes total
User Rating 7.1/10 Great (11 votes)
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA

Production Companies

  • Daiei Film

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Third Shadow Warrior about?

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 i...

Who directed The Third Shadow Warrior?

The Third Shadow Warrior was directed by Umetsugu Inoue.

How long is The Third Shadow Warrior?

The Third Shadow Warrior has a runtime of 1 hours and 44 minutes (104 minutes total).

When was The Third Shadow Warrior released?

The Third Shadow Warrior was released on April 21, 1963 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Third Shadow Warrior?

The main cast of The Third Shadow Warrior includes Raizō Ichikawa, Hizuru Takachiho, Masayo Banri, Katsuhiko Kobayashi, Shigeru Amachi.