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wonderful the spectacle of war and clan politics are the centerpiece of this feudal tale. really sympathized with the double all the way, i suppose this was kurosawa's intent. the historicity and ancient setting detaches, but shingen's shadow warrior re-connects us to the message; the shadow warrior is a petty thief, cynical of authority, we see a part (if not all) of us in him. the last scene and final shot are breathtaking.