Review of Ran (1985) by G. Brandon H — 10 Sep 2011

Terrific film. Possibly Kurosawa's finest film.

This review of Ran (1985) was written by G. Brandon H on 10 Sep 2011.

Ran has generally received very positive reviews.

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