In Akira Kurosawa's treatment of King Lear, warlord Lord Hidetora Ichimonji tries to find peace in his last years by dividing his fief among his three sons. While one honest son faces his family's wrath for speaking the truth, his two brothers vie for power. Hidetora discovers the madness caused by his thirst for power and seeks redemption.
Japan | 1985 | Drama, Action | 2h 42m | G
Director: Akira Kurosawa
Stars: Akira Terao, Tatsuya Nakadai, Jinpachi Nezu
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