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#2 of 1985 · Certified Fresh

Ran (1985)

1985 · 162 minutes · Action / Drama / History · Directed by Akira Kurosawa
IMDb rating8.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes96%
Box office gross$19M

Synopsis

Hidetora Ichimonji, a powerful but elderly daimyo, decides to divide his domain among his three sons. Taro, the eldest, will receive the prestigious First Castle and become leader of the Ichimonji clan, though Hidetora will retain the title of Great Lord. Second and third sons Jiro and Saburo are to support Taro and will be given the Second and Third Castles.

Starring

Tatsuya NakadaiAkira TeraoJinpachi NezuDaisuke RyuMieko Harada
Box office
$19 million
Budget
$11–12 million
IMDb votes
155,732

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