‘Ran’ released in Japan 30 years ago today (May 31 1985)


Video: 'Ran' trailer

(Friday, May 31, 1985)Ran, a Japanese-French jidaigeki epic film about how an aging lord’s decision to retire brings out the worst in his sons, was released today at the Tokyo International Film Festival.

Directed by Akira Kurosawa, the film starred Tatsuya Nakadai, Akira Terao, Jinpachi Nezu and Daisuke Ryu.