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A version of Shakespeare's "King Lear," set in feudal Japan where aging ruler Lord Hidetora instigates a power struggle amongst his three sons.
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Drama and Adaptation |
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| Running Time: |
2 hrs. 40 min. |
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| Release Date: |
December 1985; August 18, 2000 Limited Re-release |
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| MPAA Rating: |
R |
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| U.S. Box Office: |
$337,112 |
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| Critics Reviews |
Average Grade:
N/A
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culturevulture.net,
"a late, large-scale work that encompasses four decades of filmmaking experience and the wisdom of a lifetime..." Full Review...
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E! Online,
(grade: A) "...reveals a master craftsman at the peak of his career." Full Review...
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filmcritic.com,
(4.5 out of 5 stars) "...an incredible picture worth seeing and talking about." Full Review...
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PopMatters: Stillness and Spectacle,
"Kurosawa achieves an almost perfect fusion of storyteller and painter." Full Review...
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