Kurosawa's adaptation of Shakespeare's King Lear (in 16th Century Japan) proved the master's flair for epic sweep and stylistic innovation at the age of 75, at the closing of his career. Considered one of the most exquisite film spectacles ever made. Staring Tassuya Nakadai. The film was nominated for four Oscars, 1985. Won Best Picture by the National Society of Film Critics. In Japanese with English subtitles. (160 minutes)

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