Ran(1985)
In a mad world, only the mad are sane.
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.
Directed by Akira Kurosawa
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Cast
Tatsuya Nakadai
Lord Hidetora Ichimonji
Akira Terao
Taro Takatora Ichimonji
Jinpachi Nezu
Jiro Masatora Ichimonji
Daisuke Ryū
Saburo Naotora Ichimonji
Mieko Harada
Lady Kaede
Yoshiko Miyazaki
Lady Sue
Mansai Nomura
Tsurumaru
Hisashi Igawa
Shuri Kurogane
Shinnosuke Ikehata
Kyoami
Masayuki Yui
Tango Hirayama
Kazuo Katō
Kageyu Ikoma
Norio Matsui
Shumenosuke Ogura
Toshiya Ito
Mondo Naganuma
Heihachiro Suzuki
Fujimaki's General
Kenji Kodama
Samon Shirane
Haruko Tōgō
Kaede's lady in waiting
Reiko Nanjo
Hideota's concubine
Tokie Kanda
Sue's lady in waiting
Ran — frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Ran?+
Ran is available to stream on Lionsgate+ Amazon Channel, BFI Player Amazon Channel, Kanopy, Plex, Plex Channel and Tubi TV. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did Ran come out?+
Ran was released in 1985.
How long is Ran?+
Ran runs for 160 minutes (2 hours and 40 minutes).
Who directed Ran?+
Ran was directed by Akira Kurosawa.
Who stars in Ran?+
Ran stars Tatsuya Nakadai, Akira Terao, Jinpachi Nezu, Daisuke Ryū and Mieko Harada.
Is Ran worth watching?+
Ran holds a 8.0/10 rating from 1,941 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of action, drama and history.
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