Ran
(DVD)
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Published
New York : Wellsping Media, Inc., 2003.
Edition
Masterworks ed.; Widescreen version.
Physical Desc
1 DVD (160 min.) : sd., col. ; 4 3/4 in.
Status
Atascadero Library - Adult DVD - Adult Audiovisual
Fiction
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Fiction
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| Location | Call Number | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Atascadero Library - Adult DVD - Adult Audiovisual | Fiction | On Shelf |
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Published
New York : Wellsping Media, Inc., 2003.
Format
DVD
Edition
Masterworks ed.; Widescreen version.
Language
jpn
UPC
720917536729
Notes
General Note
Originally produced as a motion picture in 1985.
General Note
Special features: audio commentary by film historian Stephen Prince and producer Peter Grilli; production notes; restoration demo; filmography of Akira Kurosawa; trailers.
Creation/Production Credits
Photography, Takao Saito, Masaharu Ueda ; music, Toru Takemitsu ; English adaptation, Anne Brav.
Participants/Performers
Tatsuya Nakadai, Akira Terao, Jinpachi Nezu, Daisuke Ryu, Mieko Harada, Yoshiko Miyazaki.
Description
In 16th century Japan, an aging ruler attempts to divide his kingdom among his three sons. They turn against each other and betray their father, triggering events that ultimately shatter the kingdom, destroy the family, and drive their father insane. Based on Shakespeare's King Lear.
Target Audience
MPAA rating: R.
System Details
DVD format; 1.85 anamorphic 16x9 widescreen; Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround and 2.0 mono.
Language
Japanese dialogue; English subtitles.
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