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Ran

  • 19851985
  • RR
  • 2h 42m
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8.2/10
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Ran (1985)
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In Medieval Japan, an elderly warlord retires, handing over his empire to his three sons. However, he vastly underestimates how the new-found power will corrupt them and cause them to turn o... Read allIn Medieval Japan, an elderly warlord retires, handing over his empire to his three sons. However, he vastly underestimates how the new-found power will corrupt them and cause them to turn on each other...and him.In Medieval Japan, an elderly warlord retires, handing over his empire to his three sons. However, he vastly underestimates how the new-found power will corrupt them and cause them to turn on each other...and him.

IMDb RATING
8.2/10
123K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,289
65
  • Director
    • Akira Kurosawa
  • Writers
    • Akira Kurosawa(screenplay)
    • Hideo Oguni(screenplay)
    • Masato Ide(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Tatsuya Nakadai
    • Akira Terao
    • Jinpachi Nezu
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  • Director
    • Akira Kurosawa
  • Writers
    • Akira Kurosawa(screenplay)
    • Hideo Oguni(screenplay)
    • Masato Ide(screenplay)
  • Stars
    • Tatsuya Nakadai
    • Akira Terao
    • Jinpachi Nezu
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 325User reviews
    • 167Critic reviews
    • 96Metascore
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  • Top rated movie #139
    • Won 1 Oscar
      • 30 wins & 23 nominations total

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    Top cast

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    Tatsuya Nakadai
    Tatsuya Nakadai
    • Lord Hidetora Ichimonjias Lord Hidetora Ichimonji
    Akira Terao
    • Taro Takatora Ichimonjias Taro Takatora Ichimonji
    Jinpachi Nezu
    Jinpachi Nezu
    • Jiro Masatora Ichimonjias Jiro Masatora Ichimonji
    Daisuke Ryû
    Daisuke Ryû
    • Saburo Naotora Ichimonjias Saburo Naotora Ichimonji
    Mieko Harada
    Mieko Harada
    • Lady Kaedeas Lady Kaede
    Yoshiko Miyazaki
    Yoshiko Miyazaki
    • Lady Sueas Lady Sue
    Hisashi Igawa
    Hisashi Igawa
    • Shuri Kuroganeas Shuri Kurogane
    Pîtâ
    Pîtâ
    • Kyoamias Kyoami
    • (as Peter)
    Masayuki Yui
    Masayuki Yui
    • Tango Hirayamaas Tango Hirayama
    Kazuo Katô
    • Kageyu Ikomaas Kageyu Ikoma
    Norio Matsui
    • Shumenosuke Oguraas Shumenosuke Ogura
    Toshiya Ito
    • Mondo Naganumaas Mondo Naganuma
    Kenji Kodama
    Kenji Kodama
    • Samon Shiraneas Samon Shirane
    Takashi Watanabe
    • Fujimaki Clan generalas Fujimaki Clan general
    Mansai Nomura
    Mansai Nomura
    • Tsurumaruas Tsurumaru
    • (as Takeshi Nomura)
    Takeshi Katô
    Takeshi Katô
    • Koyata Hatakeyamaas Koyata Hatakeyama
    Jun Tazaki
    Jun Tazaki
    • Seiji Ayabeas Seiji Ayabe
    Hitoshi Ueki
    • Nobuhiro Fujimakias Nobuhiro Fujimaki
    • Director
      • Akira Kurosawa
    • Writers
      • Akira Kurosawa(screenplay)
      • Hideo Oguni(screenplay)
      • Masato Ide(screenplay)
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    Storyline

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    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. —garykmcd
    • nihilism
    • castle
    • samurai
    • struggle for power
    • abdication
    • 290 more
    • Plot summary
    • Plot synopsis
    • Genres
      • Action
      • Drama
      • War
    • Certificate
      • R
    • Parents guide

    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Akira Kurosawa's wife of 39 years, Yôko Yaguchi, died during the production of this film. Kurosawa halted filming for just one day to mourn before resuming work on the picture.
    • Goofs
      During the battle at the third castle, there is a sequence where Hidetora emerges from the castle at the top of a flight of stairs and confronts enemy soldiers ascending the stairs. When he retreats, his bodyguards suddenly appear and retreat with him, even though they were not present moments earlier.
    • Quotes

      Kyoami: Man is born crying. When he has cried enough, he dies.

    • Connections
      Featured in A.K. (1985)

    User reviews325

    Review
    Top review
    Be prepared to be awe-struck!
    With RAN (1985) Akira Kurosawa seems to be setting up a macarbe trap. The first section of the film is slow, following an aging warlord (Tatsuya Nakadai's best acting in a long wonderous career.) dividing his castles amongst his unsavory sons. The action is slow, people talk in low tones, it's almost at snail's pace. But then, a battle scene like nothing you ever seen before explodes on the screen. The film takes a 180 degree turn and becomes more and more sinister, more compelling. You can't look away.

    Akira Kurosawa (1910-1997) was responsible for elevating Japanese cinema to a front-runner in world cinema. Two of his films, RASHOMON and SEVEN SAMURAI were made in less than ten years after World War II. These films put a spotlight on Japanese culture. Some of his later films, THE HIDDEN FORTRESS, THE BAD SLEEP WELL, YOJIMBO and HIGH AND LOW became the basis for a good percentage of the major American films produced after 1960.

    If you sit down to see RAN, be prepared for a jaw-dropping experience.
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    • boris-26
    • Nov 20, 2001

    FAQ4

    • Is 'Ran' based on a book?
    • Why was Saburo's jest about the two hares considered offensive?
    • What is the significance of the title of "Ran"?

    Details

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    • Release date
      • June 1, 1985 (Japan)
    • Countries of origin
      • Japan
      • France
    • Language
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • Revolt
    • Filming locations
      • Aso, Kumamoto, Japan
    • Production companies
      • Greenwich Film Productions
      • Herald Ace
      • Nippon Herald Films
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $11,500,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $4,135,750
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $3,567
      • Jul 2, 2000
    • Gross worldwide
      • $4,164,283
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      2 hours 42 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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