Red Shadow
RED SHADOW 赤影
Synopsis
The secret warriors of feudal Japan were the ninja. Sent on impossible missions, the ninja were trained to work in shadows, gather information and defeat the enemy to build a world of peace. Akakage, Aokage, and Asuka are rookie ninjas under the tutelage of Shirokage. Their life is a series of perilous missions that entail intrigue, deception and intimidation.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 17, 2004
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hiroyuki Nakano
- Screenplay & Story
- Hiroshi Saito, Masatoshi Kimura, Mitsuteru Yokoyama
- Original Score
- Toshiyuki Kishi
- Original Title
- RED SHADOW 赤影
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Production Studios
- Toei Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hiroyuki Nakano
Hiroshi Saito, Masatoshi Kimura, Mitsuteru Yokoyama
Toshiyuki Kishi
Hideo Yamamoto
Takerō Yoneda, Hiroyuki Nakano
Yoshitaka Haga, Masao Satô, Shinya Egawa, Kim Seung-Bum
Department Leadership Roster
Hiroyuki Nakano
Director
Yoshitaka Haga
Producer
Masao Satô
Producer
Shinya Egawa
Producer
Takerō Yoneda
Editor
Hiroshi Saito
Writer
Hideo Yamamoto
Director of Photography
Toshiyuki Kishi
Original Music Composer
Kim Seung-Bum
Producer
Hiroyuki Nakano
Editor
Masatoshi Kimura
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Red Shadow
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Red Shadow about?
The secret warriors of feudal Japan were the ninja. Sent on impossible missions, the ninja were trained to work in shadows, gather information and defeat the enemy to build a world of peace. Akakage, Aokage, and Asuka are rookie ninjas under the tutelage of Shirokage. Their life is a series of perilous missions that entail intrigue, deception and intimidation.
Who directed Red Shadow?
Red Shadow was directed by Hiroyuki Nakano.
Who stars in Red Shadow?
The principal cast of Red Shadow includes Masanobu Ando, Jun Murakami, Kumiko Aso, Megumi Okina, Naoto Takenaka.
When was Red Shadow released and how long is it?
Red Shadow was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 48m.
Who composed the musical score for Red Shadow?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Red Shadow was composed by Toshiyuki Kishi.