Ran

1985 • 156 minutes

About this movie

Set in 16th century Japan, an ageing ruler, Lord Hidetora (Tatsuya Nakadai), announces his intention to divide his land equally among his three sons. This decision to step down unleashes power struggle between the three, when Hidetora falls prey to the false flattery bestowed upon him by the two older sons and banishes the youngest when he speaks the truth.

Ratings and reviews

A masterful Japanese adaptation of Shakespeare's King Lear. Akira Kurosawa's magnum opus.