Red Beard (US)

"Strong, brooding and exquisitely restrained." -The New York Times
Certificate: none
Running Time: 185 mins
Retail Price: $39.95
Release Date:
Content Type: Movie

Synopsis:
A testament to the goodness of humankind, Akira Kurosawa`s Red Beard (Akahige) chronicles the tumultuous relationship between an arrogant young doctor and a compassionate clinic director. Toshiro Mifune, in his last role for Kurosawa, gives a powerhouse performance as the dignified yet passionate director who guides his pupil to maturity, teaching the embittered intern to appreciate the lives of his destitute patients. Perfectly capturing the look and feel of 19th-century Japan, Kurosawa weaves a fascinating tapestry of time, place and emotion.

Special Features:
Audio Commentary by Kurosawa Film Scholar Stephen Prince
Notes by Japanese-Film Historian Donald Richie
Original Theatrical Trailer