Ran (1985)
Original title: 乱
Ran is a 1985 Japanese-language action movie directed by Akira Kurosawa, with a running time of 2h 40m. It stars Tatsuya Nakadai, Akira Terao and Jinpachi Nezu.
Shakespeare's King Lear is reimagined as a singular historical epic set in sixteenth-century Japan where an aging warlord divides his kingdom between his three sons.
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What is Ran about?
Shakespeare's King Lear is reimagined as a singular historical epic set in sixteenth-century Japan where an aging warlord divides his kingdom between his three sons.
When was Ran released?
Ran was released on 1 June 1985.
How long is Ran?
Ran runs 2h 40m.
Who made Ran?
Ran was directed by Akira Kurosawa.
Where can I watch Ran?
Ran is available on BFI Player Amazon Channel, Kanopy, Plex and Tubi TV.
Where to watch Ran
Stream: BFI Player Amazon Channel
Watch free: Kanopy
Cast
- Tatsuya Nakadai as Lord Hidetora Ichimonji
- Akira Terao as Taro Takatora Ichimonji
- Jinpachi Nezu as Jiro Masatora Ichimonji
- Daisuke Ryū as Saburo Naotora Ichimonji
- Mieko Harada as Lady Kaede
- Yoshiko Miyazaki as Lady Sue
- Mansai Nomura as Tsurumaru
- Hisashi Igawa as Shuri Kurogane
- Shinnosuke Ikehata as Kyoami
- Masayuki Yui as Tango Hirayama
- Kazuo Katō as Kageyu Ikoma
- Norio Matsui as Shumenosuke Ogura
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