The Third Shadow Warrior (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1963, The Third Shadow Warrior is an action and drama film directed by Umetsugu Inoue, running about 104 minutes.
What it’s 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 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....
Who’s in it. The Third Shadow Warrior stars Raizō Ichikawa as Kyonosuke Ninomiya / Yasutaka Ikemoto, Hizuru Takachiho as Teruhime, Masayo Banri as Kohagi and Katsuhiko Kobayashi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, The Third Shadow Warrior has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Third Shadow Warrior page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Third Shadow Warrior 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 The Third Shadow Warrior (1963)?
- In US, The Third Shadow Warrior is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Third Shadow Warrior worth watching?
- The Third Shadow Warrior holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Third Shadow Warrior?
- The Third Shadow Warrior stars Raizō Ichikawa, Hizuru Takachiho, Masayo Banri, Katsuhiko Kobayashi and Shigeru Amachi.
- When was The Third Shadow Warrior released?
- The Third Shadow Warrior was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 104 minutes.