Shadow Hunters (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 8
Released in 1983, Shadow Hunters is a drama, history and action film directed by Akira Inoue, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. The government in Edo era is suffering from a financial crisis. It hires "Kage" to provoke the collapse of small hans (prefectures). "Kagekari" are people who were hired by Daimyos (mayors of local governments) to resist kage. The young mayor of Suwa Takashiwa, Tadamaru was assaulted by a kage on his way to Edo. Zyubei and Gennnosuke, the Kagekaris, try to carry injured Tadamaru to Edo.
Who’s in it. Shadow Hunters stars Toshiya Ito, Tatsuya Nakadai, Daisuke Ryū and Midori Yamamoto, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Shadow Hunters sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Shadow Hunters page.
If you liked it. Fans of Shadow Hunters tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Shadow Hunters (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Shadow Hunters change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Shadow Hunters worth watching?
- Shadow Hunters holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, history and action. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Shadow Hunters?
- Shadow Hunters stars Toshiya Ito, Tatsuya Nakadai, Daisuke Ryū, Midori Yamamoto and Eitarō Ozawa.
- When was Shadow Hunters released?
- Shadow Hunters was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.