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1985 · 160 min · R

Ran

Directed by Akira Kurosawa · Action, Drama, History

Ran (1985) is a Action film, directed by Akira Kurosawa set in Japan during the early modern era. It runs 160 minutes and is rated R.

Themes of power & corruption, madness / loss of sanity, and betrayal run throughout.

Composer
Toru Takemitsu
Cinematography
Asakazu NakaiTakao SaitōShoji Ueda
Cast
Tatsuya NakadaiAkira TeraoJinpachi NezuDaisuke RyūMieko HaradaYoshiko MiyazakiMansai NomuraHisashi Igawa

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Japan
Setting
RuralWildernessUrban
When
Early Modern

Premise & themes

Themes
Power & CorruptionMadness / Loss Of SanityBetrayal
Tone
BleakMelancholic

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadEnsemble
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Historical Fiction

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