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Added on: 22/11/2006 12:23
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Ran: Double Disc Special Edition (UK)

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Kurosawa`s retelling of Shakespeare`s `King Lear`
Certificate: 15
Running Time: 153 mins
Retail Price: £19.99
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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)
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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:


Starring:
Mieko Harada
Daisuke Ryu
Jinpachi Nezu
Akira Terao
Tatsuya Nakadai

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