Ran

(1985)Directed by Akira Kurosawa160 min · RAction, Drama, History
In a mad world, only the mad are sane.

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.

Tatsuya Nakadaias Lord Hidetora Ichimonji
Akira Teraoas Taro Takatora Ichimonji
Jinpachi Nezuas Jiro Masatora Ichimonji
Daisuke Ryūas Saburo Naotora Ichimonji
Mieko Haradaas Lady Kaede
Yoshiko Miyazakias Lady Sue
Mansai Nomuraas Tsurumaru
Hisashi Igawaas Shuri Kurogane
Masayuki Yuias Tango Hirayama
Kazuo Katōas Kageyu Ikoma
NMNorio Matsuias Shumenosuke Ogura
TIToshiya Itoas Mondo Naganuma
Heihachiro Suzukias Fujimaki's General
Kenji Kodamaas Samon Shirane
Haruko Tōgōas Kaede's lady in waiting
Reiko Nanjoas Hideota's concubine
Tokie Kandaas Sue's lady in waiting
Sawako Kochias Hidetora's concubine
Kumeko Otowaas Sue's lady in waiting
Takeshi Katōas Koyota Hatakeyama
Jun Tazakias Seiji Ayabe
Hitoshi Uekias Nobuhiro Fujimaki