Ran (Blu-ray)
A Kurosawa masterpiece, a decade-in-the-making version of 'King Lear' that brilliantly blends Japanese history with Shakespeare's themes. A triumphant film about ruthless ambition, evil plots and 'Chaos' - the meaning of the title in Japanese.
Year: 1985
Genre: Alice's 500 Greatest Films, Japanese Cinema, Film Festivals 1986, Samurai
Country: Japan
Director: Akira Kurosawa
Starring: Tatsuya Nakadai, Akira Terao, Jinpachi Nezu
Duration: 156 Minutes
Rating: PG - Contains medium level violence.
Subtitles: Yes
8.2/10
Location in store: Alice's 500 Greatest Films
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