In the 16th century, Lord Hidetora decides to retire and share his territory between his three sons, Taro, Jiro and Saburo. The latter foreseeing difficulties, opposes his decision. He is consequently disinherited. However, the father soon discovers that, mocking his authority, his first two sons begin to fight. Jiro treacherously kills Taro and then Saburo before realising that it is in fact Taro's widow who is responsible for this confusion since she had sworn to revenge Hidetora's murder of her family years ago. Now all that is left for Jiro is to die fighting the enemies of the Hidetora dynasty.
Akira Kurosawa’s Ran is widely regarded as one of the greatest films of all time, a historical epic which combines Shakespeare’s King Lear with Japanese warlords. Showroom Classics celebrates the films 40th anniversary, showcasing the combination of action, colour, and music on the big screen the way it should be seen.
Director Akira Kurosawa
Year 1985
Duration
3h 1m
Language Japanese with English Subtitles
Cast Tatsuya Nakadai, Akira Terao, Jinpachi Nezu