Red Shadow (2001): Cast
Red Shadow is a 2001 romantic comedy directed by Hiroyuki Nakano, starring Naoto Takenaka as Shirokage, Masanobu Ando and Jun Murakami. It runs 1 hour 48 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 48m (108 min)
- Director
- Hiroyuki Nakano
- Original language
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Japanese - Studio
- Toei Company
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Red Shadow About?
The premise of Red Shadow without spoilers.
The ninja, secret warriors of feudal Japan, undertake impossible missions, trained to move in shadows, gather intelligence and defeat foes to forge peace and protect the realm. Under Shirokage’s guidance, rookie ninjas Akakage, Aokage and Asuka face a relentless series of perilous assignments filled with intrigue, deception and intimidation.
Red Shadow Themes & Keywords
· 5 tags- love
- ninja
- spy
- japan
- remake
Red Shadow Cast & Characters
Naoto Takenaka leads the cast as Shirokage, with Masanobu Ando as Akakage and Jun Murakami as Aokage. Directed by Hiroyuki Nakano; 14 actors are credited in all.
- Director Hiroyuki Nakano
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Naoto Takenaka as Shirokage - Masanobu Ando as Akakage
- Jun Murakami as Aokage
- Kumiko Aso as Asuka
Also Starring in Red Shadow
· 10 more- Jinpachi Nezu Gensai Negoro
- Denden Bonnobei
- Yoji Tanaka
- Seizō Fukumoto Sasai
- Pierre Taki Fudou
- Kitaro Roushi
- Ryoko Shinohara O-Rin
- Megumi Okina Koto-Hime
- Kei Tani Roushi
- Fumiya Fujii Ranmaru
Red Shadow Also Known As
6 alternative titles, including “Red Shadow: Akakage” and “사무라이 픽션 - 적영”.
- Also known as
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- Red Shadow: Akakage
- 사무라이 픽션 - 적영
- 忍者武士
- Red Shadow - The Ninja Movie
- Akakage: Czerwony Cień
- 赤影
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Shadow Hunters 2: Echo of Destiny 1972 -
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Ninja: Shadow of a Tear 2013 -
Tough Ninja: The Shadow Warrior 1986 -
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Red Lion 1969 -
Shogun’s Shadow 1989
Red Shadow FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Red Shadow, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Red Shadow?
Red Shadow runs 1 hour 48 minutes (108 minutes).
When was Red Shadow released?
Red Shadow was released on August 11, 2001.
Who directed Red Shadow?
Red Shadow was directed by Hiroyuki Nakano.
More films by Hiroyuki Nakano Who is in the cast of Red Shadow?
Red Shadow stars Naoto Takenaka as Shirokage, Masanobu Ando as Akakage and Jun Murakami as Aokage, among 14 credited actors.
Does Red Shadow have a post-credit scene?
No. Red Shadow has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is Red Shadow in?
The original language of Red Shadow is Japanese.
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