RAN | UK Import | 4K UHD + Blu-ray Collector's Edition | StudioCanal / Optimum
1,599.00 kr
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RAN | UK Import | 4K UHD + Blu-ray Collector's Edition | StudioCanal / Optimum
1,599.00 kr
Akira Kurosawa directs this Japanese action drama based on the play 'King Lear' by William Shakespeare. After years of ruthless slaughter, Lord Hidetora Ichimonji (Tatsuya Nakadai) divides his kingdom amongst his three sons, seeking a peaceful retirement. However, his life descends into chaos when he is unable to escape the greed and corruption within his family and the torment within his soul. The cast also includes Akira Terao, Jinpachi Nezu and Daisuke Ryu.
| Director | Akira Kurosawa |
| Starring | Tatsuya Nakadai, Akira Terao, Jinpachi Nezu, Daisuke Ryu, Mieko Harada, Hisashi Igawa, Peter, Hitoshi Veki, Jun Tazaki, Norio Matsui, Hitoshi Ueki, Masayuki Yui |
| Format | Blu-ray / 4K Ultra HD + Blu-ray (40th Anniversary Edition) |
| Studio | StudioCanal |
| Region | Region A,B,C |
| Release Date | 21 Jul 2025 |
| Year | 1985 |
| Runtime | 155 mins |
| Discs | 4 |
| Language | Japanese |
| Certificate | (12) Suitable for 12 years and over. |
| Barcode | 5055201852878 |
Special Features:
• StudioCanal 40th Anniversary Collector's Edition | 4-disc set: two feature discs (4K UHD + Blu-ray), one special features disc (Blu-ray), and one compact disc (original soundtrack) | Region Free / Region B | 4K (2160p) Dolby Vision HDR | New artwork by Sterling Hundley | 100-page hardback booklet with essays and archival writings | Two mini posters | Fully illustrated packaging
DISC 1 — FEATURE (4K UHD)
• Ran: The Restoration — featurette on the 4K restoration process (9:26)
DISC 2 — FEATURE (BLU-RAY)
• Ran: The Restoration — featurette on the 4K restoration process (9:26)
DISC 3 — SPECIAL FEATURES (BLU-RAY)
• A.K. (1985) — Chris Marker's feature documentary on Akira Kurosawa, filmed during the making of Ran (71:35)
• Akira Kurosawa: The Epic and the Intimate (41:49)
• Akira Kurosawa by Catherine Cadou (14:04)
• Art of the Samurai — featurette on the historical décor and costumes (41:11)
• Interview with the Director of Photography Mr. Ueda (10:35)
• Interview with Ms. Mieko Harada (20:42)
• Interview with Michael Brooke (16:13)
• Stage Appearance at Tokyo International Film Festival 2015 (15:00)
• The Samurai (52:47)
DISC 4 — ORIGINAL MOTION PICTURE SOUNDTRACK (CD)
• Tôru Takemitsu's original score performed by the Sapporo Symphony Orchestra — 16 tracks