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Ran (1985), DVD, Excellent Condition, Akira Kurosawa, RARE, OUT-OF-PRINT OOP

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Item specifics

Condition
Like New: An item that looks as if it was just taken out of shrink wrap. No visible wear, and all ...
Type
Movie
Video Format
NTSC
Subtitle Language
English
MPN
Does not apply
Studio
Fox Lorber
UPC
0720917503424
Format
DVD
Release Year
1998
Actor
Tatsuya Nakadai
Rating
NR
Director
Akira Kurosawa
Sub-Genre
Japanese
Genre
Foreign Language
Movie/TV Title
Ran

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For his 27th film, the "sensei" of Japanese cinema, Akira Kurosawa, transposes Shakespeare's KING LEAR to feudal Japan. RAN, which translates as "chaos" or "turmoil," is the tragic tale of Lord Hidetora, a warlord who decides to divide his empire among his three sons on the eve of his 70th birthday. However, Hidetora's youngest and most compassionate son, Saburo, defiantly objects to this hasty decision and is disowned by the proud, stubborn ruler. Once the two eldest sons take control of the empire, they quickly turn on their father and begin vying for total control over the land. As Hidetora is banished from his own kingdom in a bloody battle, he must confront the consequences of his violent, ruthless past. Ten years in the making, RAN represents the culmination of Kurosawa's career by revisiting his skill at adapting Shakespeare, as evidenced in THRONE OF BLOOD, and displaying the cinematic splendor of his other landmark films such as SEVEN SAMURAI and RASHOMON. With its magnificent costumes, breathtaking settings, and amazingly photographed battle sequences, the film is truly stunning. An epic on the grandest of scales, RAN is not only one of Kurosawa's finest films, it is a glorious masterpiece of Japanese cinema.

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UPC
0720917503424
eBay Product ID (ePID)
3121457

Product Key Features

Actor
Tatsuya Nakadai
Rating
NR
Movie/TV Title
Ran
Director
Akira Kurosawa
Format
DVD
Release Year
1998
Genre
Foreign Language
Sub-Genre
Japanese

Additional Product Features

Region Code
Region 1
Number of Discs
1
Country/Region of Manufacture
Japan
LeafCats
617
Leading Role
Tatsuya Nakadai
Film Country
Japan
Release Date
19980811

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  • A monumental classic of 80s cinema!

    While there were many great films released during the decade of the 1980s that still remain brilliant cinematic achievements, perhaps no other single film from this period is any better than the 1985 masterpiece "RAN", a stunning epic motion picture from the legendary director Akira Kurosawa. For his 27th film, the "sensei" of Japanese cinema, Akira Kurosawa, transposes Shakespeare's KING LEAR to feudal Japan. "RAN", which translates as "chaos" or "turmoil," is the tragic tale of Lord Hidetora, a warlord who decides to divide his empire among his three sons on the eve of his 70th birthday. However, Hidetora's youngest and most compassionate son, Saburo, defiantly objects to this hasty decision and is disowned by the proud, stubborn ruler. Once the two eldest sons take control of the ...

  • A rich experience worth viewing over and over again

    This is a magnificent movie. It is visually beautiful - the colors and the way the shots are framed are stunning. The visuals are controlled in ways that add to the poetic power of the story. I do not speak Japanese, but the sound of the language combined with the musical score also adds to the intensity of this movie. The subtitles are good, but I am sure that those who understand Japanese get even more from this story. This is not a film of Shakespeare's "King Lear". Rather, it is an adaptation and is based on the underlying themes of the play. It is not important for me to list the differences between the play and the movie, it is just important that a first time viewer not expect the Shakespearian story. If you know the play you will recognize aspects of the movie and ...

  • One of Kurosawa's Greatest Works

    Fantastic plot (borrows from King Lear), though Kurosawa has made this his own. This work is second only to The Seven Samurai because that is a tough movie to top. If for no other reason, watch it for the magnificent cinematography! The acting is superb. I rate this among my top 10 all-time favorites. This is a great study in human nature with a film score that is absolutely sublime and complements the movie's scenes perfectly. The scene near the end at the first castle is absolutely stunning. I have seen this movie repeatedly and never get tired of watching it, even though it runs 160 minutes! It was, I believe, the first Kurosawa movie I watched and I have been a Kurosawa fan since. This film will not disappoint!

  • Great film

    excellent film - one of the best ever made

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: miss_hitomi

  • 'Every inch a king'

    Ran along with Ikiru are Kurosawa masterpieces. Watch them you will be mesmerized.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: decluttr_store