A. K.(1985)
A. K. Synopsis
An intimate chronicle of the shooting of Ran (1985), a film directed by the legendary Japanese filmmaker Akira Kurosawa.
A. K. (1985) is a documentary film directed by Chris Marker, released on May 20, 1985 with a runtime of 1h 15m. It stars Chris Marker, Akira Kurosawa, Tatsuya Nakadai and Ishirō Honda. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 40 ratings.
- Director:
- Chris Marker
- Writers:
- Chris Marker
- Producers:
- Serge Silberman
- Cinematographer:
- Frans-Yves Marescot
- Composer:
- Toru Takemitsu
- Production:
- Nippon Herald Films, Greenwich Film Production, Herald Ace
- Status:
- Released
A. K. Cast & Crew
Main cast
Chris Marker
as Self - Narrator (voice)
Akira Kurosawa
as Self
Tatsuya Nakadai
as Self
Ishirō Honda
as Self
Asakazu Nakai
as Self
- Takao Saitō
Takao Saitō
as Self
Yoshirō Muraki
as Self
- Fumio Yanoguchi
Fumio Yanoguchi
as Self
- Takeji Sano
Takeji Sano
as Self
Teruyo Nogami
as Self
- Fumisuke Okada
Fumisuke Okada
as Self
- Vittorio Dalle Ore
Vittorio Dalle Ore
as Self
Key crew
Directed by Chris Marker, written by Chris Marker, produced by Serge Silberman.
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A. K. Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 40 ratings.
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A. K. – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A. K. online?
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A. K. (1985) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in A. K.?
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The main cast of A. K. (1985) includes Chris Marker, Akira Kurosawa, Tatsuya Nakadai, Ishirō Honda and Asakazu Nakai. The film was directed by Chris Marker. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was A. K. released?
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A. K. was released on May 20, 1985 and runs for 1h 15m.
Is A. K. worth watching?
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A. K. (1985) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 40 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.