Ran(1985)
“In a mad world, only the mad are sane.”
Overview
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.
Director
Akira Kurosawa
Studio
Nippon Herald Films
Budget
$12M
Revenue
$23M
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
Kazuo Katō
as Kageyu Ikoma
Norio Matsui
as Shumenosuke Ogura
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1985
Runtime
2h 40m
Language
Japanese
Rating
8 / 10
Budget
$12M
Box Office
$23M
Production Companies
Nippon Herald Films • Greenwich Film Production • Herald Ace
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Ran?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Ran (1985).
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 and released in 1985. It is a action, drama, history film.
How long is Ran?▼
Ran has a runtime of 2 hours and 40 minutes (160 minutes total).
Who stars in Ran?▼
The cast of Ran includes 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 and more.
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