Rewind @ www.dvdcompare.net - Ran AKA Chaos (Blu-ray) (1985)

Blu-ray A America - Lionsgate Home Entertainment [2010 Release] StudioCanal Collection Extras: "A.K." documentary (71:32) "Akira Kurosawa: The Epic and the Intimate" documentary (41:49) "The Samurai" documentary (52:47) "Art of the Samurai" documentary (41:11) Theatrical trailer (2:00) BD-Live Subtitles: Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Spanish and Swedish Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Picture Format: 1080p24 VC-1 Soundtrack(s): Japanese DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 Japanese DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 stereo English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 stereo French DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 German DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 stereo Italian DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 stereo Spanish DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 stereo Case type: Keep Case Notes: Coded Region A/Region B. Comes with a 20-page booklet. All extras are in NTSC. Special thanks to Rewind user Daniel_Rudolph for providing these specifications. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
Blu-ray A America - Lionsgate Home Entertainment [2021 Release] Extras: DISC ONE (Blu-ray 4K Copy) DISC TWO (Blu-ray) * The Film "Ran - The Restoration" featurette (in French/Japanese) (9:02) Subtitles: English, French, German (optional) Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Picture Format: 1080p24 AVC MPEG-4 Soundtrack(s): Japanese DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 Japanese DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 stereo English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 French DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 German DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 stereo Case type: Steelbook Notes: Available exclusively at Best Buy. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
Blu-ray A Japan - Jesnet Subtitles: Japanese Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Picture Format: 1080p24 AVC MPEG-4 Soundtrack(s): Japanese LPCM 4.0 Case type: Keep Case Notes: Also part of the "Akira Kurosawa Blu-ray Box" which includes "Madadayo", "The Quiet Duel", "Ran" and "Rashômon" Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
Blu-ray ALL Japan - Kadokawa 4K Master Blu-ray Box Extras: DISC ONE (Blu-ray) * The Film Audio commentary by Production Managers Teruyo Nogami and Satoru Iseki (2015) 3 Trailers (8:01) DISC TWO (DVD) "A.K." documentary by Chris Marker (75 mins) Interview with actress Mieko Harada (20 mins) "Making of Ran" documentary (88 mins) Akira Kurosawa Daiei Films Trailers (11 mins) - The Quiet Duel" - Rashomon - Madadayo Subtitles: Japanese HoH Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Picture Format: 1080p24 AVC MPEG-4 Soundtrack(s): Japanese DTS-HD Master Audio 4.0 Case type: Special Case Notes: Transfer from a 4K master. The DVD is region 2 NTSC. Includes a 24 page booklet. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
Blu-ray B Australia - Universal Sony Pictures Home Entertainment [2021 Release] Classics Remastered Extras: DISC ONE (Blu-ray) * The Film "Ran - The Restoration" featurette (in French/Japanese) (9:02) [1080i50] DISC TWO (Blu-ray) "A.K." documentary by Chris Marker (in French/Japanese) (71:35) [1080i50] "Akira Kurosawa: The Epic and The Intimate" documentary (in French/Japanese) (41:49) "Akira Kurosawa by Catherine Cadou" featurette (in French) (14:04) "Art of the Samurai" documentary (in French) (41:11) Interview with the Director of Photography Shï¿½ji Ueda (in Japanese) (10:25) [1080i50] Interview with actress Mieko Harada (in Japanese) (20:42) [1080i50] Interview with critic Michael Brooke (in English) (16:13) [1080i50] "Stage appearance at Tokyo International Film Festival 2015" featurette (in Japanese) (15:00) [1080i50] "The Samurai" documentary (in English, French, or German narration) (52:47) Subtitles: English, French, German (optional) Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Picture Format: 1080p24 AVC MPEG-4 Soundtrack(s): Japanese DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 Japanese DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 stereo English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 French DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 German DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 stereo Case type: Keep Case Notes: Includes a slipcase, booklet and color postcards in the first pressing. Extras are in 480i except where noted. DISC ONE featurette has optional English and German subtitles for the entire featurette and optional French subtitles for the non-French portions. DISC TWO extras have forced English subtitles for the non-English extras, forced French subtitles for the non-French extras, and forced German subtitles for the non-German extras. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
Blu-ray B Benelux - Universal Pictures [2009 Release] StudioCanal Collection Extras: "A.K." documentary (71:32) "Akira Kurosawa: The Epic and the Intimate" documentary (41:49) "The Samurai" documentary (52:47) "Art of the Samurai" documentary (41:11) "Akira Kurosawa by Catherine Cadou" featurette (14:04) Theatrical trailer (2:00) BD-Live Subtitles: Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Spanish and Swedish Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Picture Format: 1080p24 VC-1 Soundtrack(s): Japanese DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 Japanese DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 stereo English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 stereo French DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 German DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 stereo Italian DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 stereo Spanish DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 stereo Case type: Digipak Notes: Coded Region A/Region B. Comes with a 20-page booklet. All extras are in NTSC. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
Blu-ray B France - Studio Canal [2009 Release] StudioCanal Collection Extras: "A.K." documentary (71:32) "Akira Kurosawa: The Epic and the Intimate" documentary (41:49) "The Samurai" documentary (52:47) "Art of the Samurai" documentary (41:11) "Akira Kurosawa by Catherine Cadou" featurette (14:04) Theatrical trailer (2:00) BD-Live Subtitles: Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Spanish and Swedish Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Picture Format: 1080p24 VC-1 Soundtrack(s): Japanese DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 Japanese DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 stereo English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 stereo French DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 German DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 stereo Italian DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 stereo Spanish DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 stereo Case type: Digipak Notes: Coded Region A/Region B. Comes with a 20-page booklet. All extras are in NTSC. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page	Buy this disc from Amazon France
Blu-ray B France - Studio Canal [2016 Release] 4K Restoration Extras: DISC ONE (Blu-ray) * The Film "Ran - The Restoration" featurette (in French/Japanese) (9:02) [1080i50] DISC TWO (Blu-ray) "A.K." documentary by Chris Marker (in French/Japanese) (71:35) [1080i50] "Akira Kurosawa: The Epic and The Intimate" documentary (in French/Japanese) (41:49) "Akira Kurosawa by Catherine Cadou" featurette (in French) (14:04) "Art of the Samurai" documentary (in French) (41:11) Interview with the Director of Photography Shï¿½ji Ueda (in Japanese) (10:25) [1080i50] Interview with actress Mieko Harada (in Japanese) (20:42) [1080i50] Interview with critic Michael Brooke (in English) (16:13) [1080i50] "Stage appearance at Tokyo International Film Festival 2015" featurette (in Japanese) (15:00) [1080i50] "The Samurai" documentary (in English, French, or German narration) (52:47) Subtitles: English, French, German (optional) Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Picture Format: 1080p24 AVC MPEG-4 Soundtrack(s): Japanese DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 Japanese DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 stereo English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 French DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 German DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 stereo Case type: Keep Case Notes: Extras are in 480i except where noted. DISC ONE featurette has optional English and German subtitles for the entire featurette and optional French subtitles for the non-French portions. DISC TWO extras have forced English subtitles for the non-English extras, forced French subtitles for the non-French extras, and forced German subtitles for the non-German extras. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page	Buy this disc from Amazon France
Blu-ray B Germany - Kinowelt Home Entertainment [2009 Release] StudioCanal Collection Extras: "A.K." documentary (71:32) "Akira Kurosawa: The Epic and the Intimate" documentary (41:49) "The Samurai" documentary (52:47) "Art of the Samurai" documentary (41:11) "Akira Kurosawa by Catherine Cadou" featurette (14:04) Theatrical trailer (2:00) BD-Live Subtitles: Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Spanish and Swedish Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Picture Format: 1080p24 VC-1 Soundtrack(s): Japanese DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 Japanese DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 stereo English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 stereo French DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 German DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 stereo Italian DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 stereo Spanish DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 stereo Case type: Digipak Notes: Coded Region A/Region B. Comes with a 20-page booklet. All extras are in NTSC. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
Blu-ray B Germany - Studio Canal [2016 Release] 4K Restoration Extras: DISC ONE (Blu-ray) * The Film "Ran - The Restoration" featurette (in French/Japanese) (9:02) [1080i50] DISC TWO (Blu-ray) "A.K." documentary by Chris Marker (in French/Japanese) (71:35) [1080i50] "Akira Kurosawa: The Epic and The Intimate" documentary (in French/Japanese) (41:49) "Akira Kurosawa by Catherine Cadou" featurette (in French) (14:04) "Art of the Samurai" documentary (in French) (41:11) Interview with the Director of Photography Shï¿½ji Ueda (in Japanese) (10:25) [1080i50] Interview with actress Mieko Harada (in Japanese) (20:42) [1080i50] Interview with critic Michael Brooke (in English) (16:13) [1080i50] "Stage appearance at Tokyo International Film Festival 2015" featurette (in Japanese) (15:00) [1080i50] "The Samurai" documentary (in English, French, or German narration) (52:47) Subtitles: English, French, German (optional) Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Picture Format: 1080p24 AVC MPEG-4 Soundtrack(s): Japanese DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 Japanese DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 stereo English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 French DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 German DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 stereo Case type: Keep Case Notes: Extras are in 480i except where noted. DISC ONE featurette has optional English and German subtitles for the entire featurette and optional French subtitles for the non-French portions. DISC TWO extras have forced English subtitles for the non-English extras, forced French subtitles for the non-French extras, and forced German subtitles for the non-German extras. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
Blu-ray B Italy - Studio Canal [2009 Release] StudioCanal Collection Extras: "A.K." documentary (71:32) "Akira Kurosawa: The Epic and the Intimate" documentary (41:49) "The Samurai" documentary (52:47) "Art of the Samurai" documentary (41:11) "Akira Kurosawa by Catherine Cadou" featurette (14:04) Theatrical trailer (2:00) BD-Live Subtitles: Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Spanish and Swedish Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Picture Format: 1080p24 VC-1 Soundtrack(s): Japanese DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 Japanese DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 stereo English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 stereo French DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 German DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 stereo Italian DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 stereo Spanish DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 stereo Case type: Digipak Notes: Coded Region A/Region B. Comes with a 20-page booklet. All extras are in NTSC. Re-released in a keep case packaging. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
Blu-ray B Scandinavia - Studio Canal [2009 Release] StudioCanal Collection Extras: "A.K." documentary (71:32) "Akira Kurosawa: The Epic and the Intimate" documentary (41:49) "The Samurai" documentary (52:47) "Art of the Samurai" documentary (41:11) "Akira Kurosawa by Catherine Cadou" featurette (14:04) Theatrical trailer (2:00) BD-Live Subtitles: Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Spanish and Swedish Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Picture Format: 1080p24 VC-1 Soundtrack(s): Japanese DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 Japanese DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 stereo English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 stereo French DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 German DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 stereo Italian DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 stereo Spanish DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 stereo Case type: Digipak Notes: Coded Region A/Region B. Comes with a 20-page booklet. All extras are in NTSC. Re-released in a keep case packaging. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
Blu-ray B Spain - Studio Canal [2009 Release] StudioCanal Collection Extras: "A.K." documentary (71:32) "Akira Kurosawa: The Epic and the Intimate" documentary (41:49) "The Samurai" documentary (52:47) "Art of the Samurai" documentary (41:11) "Akira Kurosawa by Catherine Cadou" featurette (14:04) Theatrical trailer (2:00) BD-Live Subtitles: Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Spanish and Swedish Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Picture Format: 1080p24 VC-1 Soundtrack(s): Japanese DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 Japanese DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 stereo English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 stereo French DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 German DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 stereo Italian DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 stereo Spanish DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 stereo Case type: Digipak Notes: Coded Region A/Region B. Comes with a 20-page booklet. All extras are in NTSC. Re-released in a keep case packaging. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
Blu-ray B United Kingdom - Optimum Releasing [2009 Release] StudioCanal Collection Extras: "A.K." documentary (71:32) "Akira Kurosawa: The Epic and the Intimate" documentary (41:49) "The Samurai" documentary (52:47) "Art of the Samurai" documentary (41:11) "Akira Kurosawa by Catherine Cadou" featurette (14:04) Theatrical trailer (2:00) BD-Live Subtitles: Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, German, Italian, Norwegian, Spanish and Swedish Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Picture Format: 1080p24 VC-1 Soundtrack(s): Japanese DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 Japanese DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 stereo English DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 stereo French DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 German DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 stereo Italian DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 stereo Spanish DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 stereo Case type: Digipak Notes: Coded Region A/Region B. Comes with a 20-page booklet. All extras are in NTSC. Re-released in a keep case packaging. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page
Blu-ray B United Kingdom - Studio Canal [2016 Release] 4K Restoration Extras: DISC ONE (Blu-ray) * The Film "Ran - The Restoration" featurette (in French/Japanese) (9:02) [1080i50] DISC TWO (Blu-ray) "A.K." documentary by Chris Marker (in French/Japanese) (71:35) [1080i50] "Akira Kurosawa: The Epic and The Intimate" documentary (in French/Japanese) (41:49) "Akira Kurosawa by Catherine Cadou" featurette (in French) (14:04) "Art of the Samurai" documentary (in French) (41:11) Interview with the Director of Photography Shï¿½ji Ueda (in Japanese) (10:25) [1080i50] Interview with actress Mieko Harada (in Japanese) (20:42) [1080i50] Interview with critic Michael Brooke (in English) (16:13) [1080i50] "Stage appearance at Tokyo International Film Festival 2015" featurette (in Japanese) (15:00) [1080i50] "The Samurai" documentary (in English, French, or German narration) (52:47) Subtitles: English, French, German (optional) Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1 Picture Format: 1080p24 AVC MPEG-4 Soundtrack(s): Japanese DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 Japanese DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 stereo English DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 French DTS-HD Master Audio 5.1 German DTS-HD Master Audio 2.0 stereo Case type: Keep Case Notes: Includes a slipcover, booklet and color postcards in the first pressing. Extras are in 480i except where noted. DISC ONE featurette has optional English and German subtitles for the entire featurette and optional French subtitles for the non-French portions. DISC TWO extras have forced English subtitles for the non-English extras, forced French subtitles for the non-French extras, and forced German subtitles for the non-German extras. Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. Return to top of page

OVERALL: Draw

The identical Australian "Classics Remastered", French, German, UK "4K Restoration" releases have a new transfer with extensive extras and lossless 5.1 audio with lengthy extras.
The Japanese "4K Master Blu-ray Box" has a new transfer with some differing extras though note the Japanese release is not English friendly, the extras are on a DVD, and only has the original 4.0 surround track.
CUTS:
- Blu-ray A America- Lionsgate Home Entertainment - No cuts (162:16).
- Blu-ray A America- Lionsgate Home Entertainment - No cuts - including 1:30 of French language credits plus restoration credit (160:39).
- Blu-ray A Japan- Jesnet - No cuts - with Japanese end credits running 3:33 (162:06).
- Blu-ray ALL 4K Master Blu-ray Box Japan- Kadokawa - No cuts - with Japanese end credits running 3:33 (162:41).
- Blu-ray B Australia- Universal Sony Pictures Home Entertainment - No cuts - including 1:30 of French language credits plus restoration credit (160:39).
- Blu-ray B Benelux- Universal Pictures - No cuts (162:16).
- Blu-ray B France- Studio Canal - No cuts (162:16).
- Blu-ray B 4K Restoration France- Studio Canal - No cuts - including 1:30 of French language credits plus restoration credit (160:39).
- Blu-ray B Germany- Kinowelt Home Entertainment - No cuts (162:16).
- Blu-ray B 4K Restoration Germany- Studio Canal - No cuts - including 1:30 of French language credits plus restoration credit (160:39).
- Blu-ray B Italy- Studio Canal - No cuts (162:16).
- Blu-ray B Scandinavia- Studio Canal - No cuts (162:16).
- Blu-ray B Spain- Studio Canal - No cuts (162:16).
- Blu-ray B United Kingdom- Optimum Releasing - No cuts (162:16).
- Blu-ray B 4K Restoration United Kingdom- Studio Canal - No cuts - including 1:30 of French language credits plus restoration credit (160:39).
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Comparison added by Vincent_Bouche on 18/04/10
Comparison last updated by James-Masaki_Ryan on 17/11/21

UPDATE LOG:

20/04/10: Initial entry.
30/12/15: Additions of France, Germany, Italy, Scandinavia, Spain, ASINs, capsaholic.
02/03/16: Addition of Japan 4K master.
19/03/16: Additions of UK 4K restoration, France 4K restoration, Germany 4K restoration.
20/03/16: capsaholic update.
07/09/21: Added Australia.
17/11/21: Added US Steel.
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Ran AKA Chaos (Blu-ray) (1985)

Blu-ray A America - Lionsgate Home Entertainment [2010 Release]
StudioCanal Collection

Blu-ray A America - Lionsgate Home Entertainment [2021 Release]

Blu-ray A Japan - Jesnet

Blu-ray ALL Japan - Kadokawa
4K Master Blu-ray Box

Blu-ray B Australia - Universal Sony Pictures Home Entertainment [2021 Release]
Classics Remastered

Blu-ray B Benelux - Universal Pictures [2009 Release]
StudioCanal Collection

Blu-ray B France - Studio Canal [2009 Release]
StudioCanal Collection

Blu-ray B France - Studio Canal [2016 Release]
4K Restoration

Blu-ray B Germany - Kinowelt Home Entertainment [2009 Release]
StudioCanal Collection

Blu-ray B Germany - Studio Canal [2016 Release]
4K Restoration

Blu-ray B Italy - Studio Canal [2009 Release]
StudioCanal Collection

Blu-ray B Scandinavia - Studio Canal [2009 Release]
StudioCanal Collection

Blu-ray B Spain - Studio Canal [2009 Release]
StudioCanal Collection

Blu-ray B United Kingdom - Optimum Releasing [2009 Release]
StudioCanal Collection

Blu-ray B United Kingdom - Studio Canal [2016 Release]
4K Restoration

OVERALL: Draw

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