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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.Product Identifiers
UPC0715515016827
eBay Product ID (ePID)48622949
Product Key Features
ActorTatsuya Nakadai
RatingR
Movie/TV TitleRan
DirectorAkira Kurosawa
FormatDVD
Release Year2005
GenreForeign Language
Sub-GenreJapanese
Additional Product Features
Number of Discs1
Country/Region of ManufactureJapan
Leading RoleTatsuya Nakadai
Film CountryJapan
Release Date20051122
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- Jan 20, 2021
One of the greatest epics put to film!
As a Criterion collector, I feel a little silly needing the DVD edition of Ran. A blu-ray is out (non criterion) and I should upgrade, but this out of print DVD is one of the most beautiful releases from Criterion. Stunning cover, and amazing booklet inside and double disc, it’s just so gorgeous! Maybe one day they’ll upgrade to a Kurosawa box set, but til then this is a must have!Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Nov 15, 2021
This Is The Only Version To Get
I had the other Ran versions but the color was all wrong. This Criterion version has the correct color tones. I’ll bet the sound is better also. It took me awhile to find an affordable copy but after a year of waiting I got one for 30-something dollars. Was worth the wait.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Apr 11, 2022
"Ran" modeled after King Lear
Great movie, well done, very colorful, modeled after Shakespeare’s play “King Lear” and adapted for Japanese culture. Kurosawa, Akira did a great job. A must see for fans of Kurosawa’s movies.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Feb 26, 2024
a classic of 80's films
well, i have not seen many of Kurasawas' films and i remember this movie p[oster from 1985 and was always curious about the film i have it on VHS tape but when i heard that it eas part of the Criterion collection i had to have it thanksVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jun 01, 2020
A Great Kurosawa film
The last, and one of Kurosawa's best, an epic film with a story reminiscent of Shakespeare's King LearVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jun 30, 2019
Outstanding art
I didnt lnow there was a criterion dvd of ran kurasawa made many great movies and this is certainly one of them outstandingVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Nov 20, 2023
By one of the masters
One of the greatest movies of all timeVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Mar 14, 2025
Important and fascinating work at the en...
Important and fascinating work at the end of Kurosawa's career.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
- Jul 25, 2025
Brand new and perfect. Thank you ...
Brand new and perfect. Thank youVerified purchase: YesCondition: New
- May 25, 2024
Great purchase! Happy customer
Great purchase! Happy customerVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
