Description: Kagemusha (Original screenplay for the 1980 film) Author: Akira Kurosawa (director, screenwriter); Masato Ide (screenwriter); Tatsuya Nakadai (starring) Title: Kagemusha (Original screenplay for the 1980 film) Publication: Yokohama, Kanagawa: Kurosawa Production Co., circa 1980 Description: Draft script for the 1980 Japanese film. Included separately is a presentation placard, bearing the name of the film alongside the name of an unknown person, both in highly stylized Japanese script.The story of a low-class criminal taught to be the decoy (or kagemusha) of a dying feudal lord, based on the historical daimyo Takeda Shingen, and depicting the 1575 Battle of Nagashino in the cinematic climax. When Toho Studios could not afford to complete the film, George Lucas and Francis Ford Coppola convinced 20th Century Fox to cover the shortfall in exchange for international distribution rights, receving credits as executive producers on the finished film. Nominated for two Academy Awards, including Best Foreign Language Film, and winner of the Palme d'Or at the 1980 Cannes Film Festival. Set in Sengoku period, shot on location in Iga Ueno Castle, Himeji Castle, Kumamoto Castle, Yuhara Plain, Hokkaido, Japan. White perfect-bound wrappers. Rubber stamped copy No. 30 at the top right corner of the front wrapper. 166 leaves, with last page of text numbered "(146)." Mimeograph duplication. Pages and wrapper Very Good, with some foxing at the edges of the front wrapper and age toning to the page edges. Criterion Collection 267. Seller ID: 149795 Subject: 1980s Cinema, Academy Awards, Directors, Film Scripts, Japanese Cinema Royal Books Baltimore, MD Royal Books is located in the midtown area of Baltimore, Maryland. Since 1996, we have specialized in rare books and paper relating to twentieth century literature, genre fiction, the arts, and popular culture, with a particular emphasis on cinema. Terms of Sale All books noted as First Editions are also First Printings unless indicated otherwise. All items are guaranteed to be as described, and may be returned at any time for any reason for a full refund, including return postage if not as described. Shipping & International Customers Shipping within the US is free by USPS Media Mail. Please ask us about faster options and international shipping rates BEFORE placing an order. We are happy to upgrade shipping to Priority Mail or to arrange overseas shipping to many foreign countries upon request. If you are outside the US, and would like a quote for shipping prior to making payment, please go ahead and place your order, but do NOT pay for it. We will send a quote immediately for cheapest shipping (typically First Class). If you would like something other than cheapest shipping, let us know by way of an inquiry.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
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