Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Tatsuya Nakadai | ... | Lord Hidetora Ichimonji | |
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Akira Terao | ... | Taro Takatora Ichimonji |
Jinpachi Nezu | ... | Jiro Masatora Ichimonji | |
Daisuke Ryû | ... | Saburo Naotora Ichimonji | |
Mieko Harada | ... | Lady Kaede | |
Yoshiko Miyazaki | ... | Lady Sue | |
Hisashi Igawa | ... | Shuri Kurogane | |
Pîtâ | ... | Kyoami (as Peter) | |
Masayuki Yui | ... | Tango Hirayama | |
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Kazuo Katô | ... | Kageyu Ikoma |
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Norio Matsui | ... | Shumenosuke Ogura |
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Toshiya Ito | ... | Mondo Naganuma |
Kenji Kodama | ... | Samon Shirane | |
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Takashi Watanabe | ... | Fujimaki Clan general |
Mansai Nomura | ... | Tsurumaru (as Takeshi Nomura) |
Japanese warlord Hidetori Ichimonji decides the time has come to retire and divide his fiefdom among his three sons. His eldest and middle sons - Taro and Jiro - agree with his decision and promise to support him for his remaining days. The youngest son Saburo disagrees with all of them arguing that there is little likelihood the three brothers will remain united. Insulted by his son's brashness, the warlord banishes Saburo. As the warlord begins his retirement, he quickly realizes that his two eldest sons selfish and have no intention of keeping their promises. It leads to war and only banished Saburo can possibly save him. Written by garykmcd
One of the last great films directed by Akira Kurosawa. A father gives his land and his power to his three sons. They turn against each other and against their father.
Based on Shakespeare's King Lear 'Ran' is a very good film. It was very expensive and you can see that. Over ten years Kurosawa was busy on this project and in 1985 it was finally there. Very well made, with beautiful costumes, music and cinematography, a great direction and some good performances. Although I think Kurosawa has done better ('Rashomon', 'Ikiru', 'Yojimbo' and of course 'Shichinin no Samurai') 'Ran' definitely belongs to his best.