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Critic Peter Bradshaw
rated 10

By changing Shakespeare’s daughters to sons, Kurosawa removes from his fable the possibility of feminine importance and sympathy: there is no counterpart of Cordelia, nor any real equivalent of Lear and Cordelia’s reconciliation.

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Critic Ian Nathan
rated 10

...it is the entirety of its achievement, the sheer monumental size of the production, both physically and in the strikes of its drama that seize you so tightly.

Read full review at Empire

Cast & Crew

Akira Kurosawa
Director
Susumu Terajima
As Foot soldier (uncredited)
Tatsuya Nakadai
As Lord Hidetora Ichimonji
Takeshi Katō
As Koyota Hatakeyama
Hisashi Igawa
As Shuri Kurogane
Mieko Harada
As Lady Kaede

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In 16th century Japan, the powerful warlord Hidetora Ichimonji decides to divide his kingdom among his three sons, Taro, Jiro, and Saburo. However, his decision sets off a chain of events that leads to betrayal, greed, and a bloody struggle for power. As the two older brothers vie for control, Hidetora becomes increasingly isolated and descends into madness. Meanwhile, Saburo, who was exiled for criticizing his father's plan, tries to save him. Will the family be able to overcome their differences and find peace? Or will their thirst for power tear them apart? This description highlights the main plot points of the movie without revealing any spoilers or referencing specific cast members or crew. It also captures the themes of power struggles and family conflicts that are central to the story.

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