Ran 346th greatest film
Directed by
Akira Kurosawa |
R |
162 min |
1985 |
Action, Drama
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Starring Tatsuya Nakadai, Akira Terao, Jinpachi Nezu, Daisuke Ryû
Set in Japan in the 16th century (or so), an elderly warlord retires, handing over his empire to his three sons. However, he vastly underestimates how the new-found power will corrupt them, or cause them to turn on each other...and him...
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This film is ranked on the following lists
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Essential List of Films for Filmmakers by Spike Lee
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Best Picture by National Society of Film Critics
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Best Picture by Boston Society of Film Critics