| A testament to the goodness of humankind, Akira Kurosawa's Red Beard /b> chronicles the tumultuous reIationship between an arrogant young doctor and a compassionate clinic director. Toshiro Mifune, in his last roIe for Kurosawa, gives a powerhouse performance as the dignified yet passionate director who guides his pupil to maturity, teaching the embittered intern to appreciate the lives of his destitute patients. PerfectIy capturing the Iook and feel of 19th-century Japan, Kurosawa weaves a fascinating tapestry of time, place and emotion. |