Shogun's Shadow (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1989, Shogun's Shadow is an action and history film directed by Yasuo Furuhata, running about 114 minutes.
What it’s about. Iemitsu, Tokugawa Shogun III, hates his eldest son Takechiyo; all his love is given to his younger son Tokumatsu. One day, he orders Takechiyo to an initiation rite in Yedo (today's Tokio). Takechiyo lives far away under the surveillance of Hotta Masamori, head of the Skura clan, where he was also raised. Hotta does suspect some kind of treachery, but he can not ignore the direct command of the Shogun. Therefore, he starts on his travel with Takechiyo and seven accompanying samurais. A large army under the command of Iba Shoemon, a vassal of the Shogun, attacks their night camp in the vicinity of a copper mine. Hotta dies in this first battle, but Takechiyo and the samurai manage to escape. They are chased by the army, and several skirmishes between the small force and the larger army follow.
Who’s in it. Shogun's Shadow stars Ken Ogata as Igo Gyobu, Miyuki Kanou as Yajima no Tsubone, Sayoko Ninomiya as Oman no Kata and Takeshi Maya as Hotta Masatoshi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Shogun's Shadow has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shogun's Shadow page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shogun's Shadow tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shogun's Shadow (1989)?
- In US, Shogun's Shadow is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Shogun's Shadow worth watching?
- Shogun's Shadow holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Shogun's Shadow?
- Shogun's Shadow stars Ken Ogata, Miyuki Kanou, Sayoko Ninomiya, Takeshi Maya and Hiroyuki Nagato.
- When was Shogun's Shadow released?
- Shogun's Shadow was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 114 minutes.