Red Beard Blu-ray Limited Edition

Red Beard (Blu-ray)
Director: Akira Kurosawa 
 
Akira Kurosawa's intimate, episodic epic follows the socially ambitious young doctor (Yuzo Kayama) as he arrives at a rural clinic in 19th-century Japan to study alongside the commanding yet caring Dr Kyojio Niide aka 'Red Beard' (Toshiro Mifune).
Kurosawa's final black and white film, this poignant tale of humanity and the meaning of responsibility features a powerhouse performance by Mifune in his final collaboration with Kurosawa, marking the end of one of the most remarkable actor-director relationships in the history of cinema.
Extras
 
Restored in 2K by Toho Co., Ltd and presented in High Definition
Newly recorded audio commentary by Kenta McGrath
Akira Kurosawa: It is Wonderful to Create – Red Beard (2002)
Alex Cox on Red Beard (2003, 14 mins): archive piece recorded for the BFI’s original DVD release 
Original trailer
**FIRST PRESSING ONLY** Booklet featuring new writing on the film