| Edition |
Masterworks ed. |
| Description |
1 videodisc (160 min.) : sound, color ; 4 3/4 in. |
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digital |
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optical |
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surround |
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Dolby digital 5.1 |
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video file |
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DVD video |
| System Details |
DVD, 1.85 anamorphic 16x9 widescreen; Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround and 2.0 mono. |
| Cast |
Tatsuya Nakadai, Akira Terao, Jinpachi Nezu, Daisuke Ryu, Mieko Harada, Yoshiko Miyazaki. |
| Credits |
Photography, Takao Saito, Masaharu Ueda; music, Toru Takemitsu ; English adaptation, Anne Brav. |
| Note |
Originally produced as a motion picture in 1985. |
| Audience |
MPAA rating: R. |
| Summary |
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. |
| Note |
Special features: Audio commentary by film historian Stephen Prince and producer Peter Grilli; production notes; restoration demo; filmography of Akira Kurosawa; trailers. |
| Language |
Japanese dialogue, English subtitles. |
| Subject |
Japan -- History -- 1185-1868 -- Drama.
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Japan. |
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History. |
| Chronological Term |
1185-1868 |
| Genre/Form |
Drama.
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| Indexed Term |
Nihon Rekishi 1185-1868. |
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Shōgun. |
| Genre/Form |
Feature films.
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Feature films.
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Video recordings.
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Video recordings.
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Drama.
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| Added Author |
Kurosawa, Akira, 1910-1998.
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Silberman, Serge.
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Hara, Masato, 1931-2021.
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Oguni, Hideo, 1904-1996.
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Ide, Masato, 1920-1989.
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Nakadai, Tatsuya, 1932-
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Terao, Akira, 1947-
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Nezu, Jinpachi, 1947-2016.
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Ryū, Daisuke.
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Harada, Mieko, 1958-
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Miyazaki, Yoshiko, 1958-
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Saitō, Takao, 1929-2014.
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Ueda, Shōji, 1938-
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Takemitsu, Tōru.
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Shakespeare, William, 1564-1616.
King Lear.
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Herald Ace Inc.
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Nippon Herald Films.
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Greenwich Film Production S.A.
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Wellspring Media.
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| ISBN |
0794203361 |
| Standard No. |
720917536729 |
| Music No. |
FLV5367 Wellspring Media |
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