Ran: Double Disc Special Edition (UK)
Kurosawa`s retelling of Shakespeare`s `King Lear`
Certificate: 15
Running Time: 153 mins
Retail Price: £19.99
Release Date:
Content Type: Movie
Synopsis:
Set in 16th century Japan, an aging ruler, Lord Hidetora (Tatsuya Nakadai), announces his intention to divide his land equally among his three sons. This decision to step down unleashes a power struggle between the three, when Hidetora falls prey to the false flattery bestowed upon him by the two older sons and banishes the youngest when he speaks the truth. The ruthless betrayal ultimately drives Hidetora insane, destroying his entire family and kingdom. Deep human emotion and outstanding acting combine to create one of the most acclaimed foreign films of all time.
Special Features:
The Making of Ran (70 mins)
Trailer
Video Tracks:
Widescreen Anamorphic 1.85:1
Audio Tracks:
Dolby Digital Stereo 2.0 Japanese
Dolby Digital 5.1 Japanese
Subtitle Tracks:
English
Directed By:
Akira Kurosawa
Written By:
Hideo Oguni
Akira Kurosawa
Starring:
Mieko Harada
Daisuke Ryu
Jinpachi Nezu
Akira Terao
Tatsuya Nakadai
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