Ran (DVD, 1998)

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The product is a new, sealed DVD of Akira Kurosawa's film "Ran," starring Tatsuya Nakadai. This Japanese movie is presented in widescreen format and features an R rating. Produced by Fox Lorber, this DVD is region code 1 (US, Canada). Perfect for fans of foreign language films, "Ran" offers a captivating and visually stunning viewing experience with its renowned director and talented cast.

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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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UPC0720917503424
eBay Product ID (ePID)3121457

Product Key Features

ActorTatsuya Nakadai
RatingNR
Movie/TV TitleRan
DirectorAkira Kurosawa
FormatDVD
Release Year1998
GenreForeign Language
Sub-GenreJapanese

Additional Product Features

Region CodeRegion 1
Number of Discs1
Country/Region of ManufactureJapan
Leading RoleTatsuya Nakadai
Film CountryJapan
Release Date19980811

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  • Great film

    excellent film - one of the best ever made

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  • 'Every inch a king'

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

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  • Fantastic take on Shakespeare!

    Kurosawa at his best!!

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  • Great movie

    Classic samurai movie by great director

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  • Excellent.

    Love this film.

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  • Super Good!

    Hey, it was an awesome show. Can’t beat it.

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  • ITEM PLAYED FINE....

    ITEM PLAYED FINE.

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