A. K. (1985): Cast
A. K. is a 1985 documentary starring Akira Kurosawa, Tatsuya Nakadai and Chris Marker. It runs 1 hour 15 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 15m (75 min)
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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French - Studio
- Nippon Herald Films
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is A. K. About?
The premise of A. K. without spoilers.
An intimate chronicle of the shooting of Ran (1985), a film directed by the legendary Japanese filmmaker Akira Kurosawa.
A. K. Themes & Keywords
· 34 tags- making of
- horseback riding
- visual impairment
- obsession
- black volcanic ash
- samurai armor
- japanese filmmaking as subject
- akira kurosawa as subject
- watercolor
- spirituality
- sensei
- samurai
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- sailor's cap
- rehearsal
- reference to william shakespeare
- reference to shakespeare's king lear
- painting
- painter
- mount fuji
- morning mist
- master
- horse
- filmmaker
- filmmaking
- film history
- film extra
- film essay
- film director
- film crew
- fear
- director's chair
- cigarette smoking
- bullhorn
- actor
A. K. Cast
Akira Kurosawa leads the cast, with Tatsuya Nakadai and Chris Marker.
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Akira Kurosawa as themselves -
Tatsuya Nakadai as themselves -
Chris Marker as themselves - Ishirô Honda as themselves
Also Starring in A. K.
· 9 more- Teruyo Nogami Themselves
- Yoshirō Muraki Themselves
- Takao Saitō Themselves
- Vittorio Dalle Ore Themselves
- Toru Takemitsu Themselves
- Fumio Yanoguchi Themselves
- Takeji Sano Themselves
- Asakazu Nakai Themselves
- Fumisuke Okada Themselves
A. K. Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “Akira Kurosawa” and “Kurosawa Akira”.
- Also known as
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- Akira Kurosawa
- Kurosawa Akira
- AK
- A. K. (Akira Kurosawa)
- Kurosawa
- A. K.: 구로사와 아키라의 초상
- 黑泽明
- AK ドキュメント黒澤明
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Kurosawa 2000 -
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A.K.A. Serial Killer 1975 -
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That Man Is Dangerous: The Birth of Takeshi Kitano 2016 -
Devotion: A Film About Ogawa Productions 2001 -
Film Fetish 2023 -
Glory to the Filmmaker! 2007 -
Aikido: The Path Beyond Thought 2001 -
Aoki 2009 -
Takeda 2017 -
Arakimentari 2005
A. K. FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, cast, post-credit scenes and language of A. K., each answered in a sentence.
How long is A. K.?
A. K. runs 1 hour 15 minutes (75 minutes).
When was A. K. released?
A. K. was released on May 17, 1985.
Who is in the cast of A. K.?
A. K. stars Akira Kurosawa, Tatsuya Nakadai and Chris Marker, among 13 credited actors.
Does A. K. have a post-credit scene?
No. A. K. has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is A. K. in?
The original language of A. K. is French.
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