The Third Shadow Warrior(1963)
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....
Directed by Umetsugu Inoue
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Cast
Raizō Ichikawa
Kyonosuke Ninomiya / Yasutaka Ikemoto
Hizuru Takachiho
Teruhime
Masayo Banri
Kohagi
Katsuhiko Kobayashi
Shigeru Amachi
Sadamitsu Miki
Ryūzō Shimada
Tatsuya Ishiguro
Rieko Sumi
Nobuo Kaneko
Saburo Date
Manabu Morita
Shinjirō Asano
Yūji Hamada
Shintarō Nanjō
Shōzō Nanbu
Shinobu Araki
Eigorō Onoe
Kuniichi Takami
The Third Shadow Warrior — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Third Shadow Warrior?+
The Third Shadow Warrior is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did The Third Shadow Warrior come out?+
The Third Shadow Warrior was released in 1963.
How long is The Third Shadow Warrior?+
The Third Shadow Warrior runs for 104 minutes (1 hour and 44 minutes).
Who directed The Third Shadow Warrior?+
The Third Shadow Warrior was directed by Umetsugu Inoue.
Who stars in The Third Shadow Warrior?+
The Third Shadow Warrior stars Raizō Ichikawa, Hizuru Takachiho, Masayo Banri, Katsuhiko Kobayashi and Shigeru Amachi.
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