Ran
"In a mad world, only the mad are sane."
Originally released in 1985. Ran is a action/drama film. directed by Akira Kurosawa. With a runtime of 2h 40m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Tatsuya Nakadai, Akira Terao, and Jinpachi Nezu
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 1, 1985
40 years ago
Runtime
2h 40m
160 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (1,725 votes)
Budget
$12M
Production budget
Box Office
$23.3M
1.9x return
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
+ 1 more
Director
Top 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
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
- Budget
- $12,000,000
- Revenue
- $23,334,156
Production Companies
- Nippon Herald Films
- Greenwich Film Production
- Herald Ace
- Kurosawa Film Production
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Who directed Ran?
Ran was directed by Akira Kurosawa.
How long is Ran?
Ran has a runtime of 2 hours and 40 minutes (160 minutes total).
When was Ran released?
Ran was released on June 1, 1985 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Ran?
The main cast of Ran includes Tatsuya Nakadai, Akira Terao, Jinpachi Nezu, Daisuke Ryū, Mieko Harada.
Is Ran worth watching?
Ran has a user rating of 8.0/10 based on 1,725 reviews, indicating excellent reception from audiences.