Throne of Blood (1957)

Movie
Audience Score
79
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NR 1 hr 48 minJan 15th, 1957Drama, History
Returning to their lord's castle, samurai warriors Washizu and Miki are waylaid by a spirit who predicts their futures. When the first part of the spirit's prophecy comes true, Washizu's scheming wife, Asaji, presses him to speed up the rest of the spirit's prophecy by murdering his lord and usurping his place. Director Akira Kurosawa's resetting of William Shakespeare's "Macbeth" in feudal Japan is one of his most acclaimed films.
StarringToshirō MifuneIsuzu YamadaTakashi Shimura
DirectorAkira Kurosawa

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:January 15th, 1957 - Buy Tickets
Movie Box Office Gross:$13,422 (Worldwide)
Original Language:Japanese
Production Companies:TOHO
Movie Tags:
based on novel or bookghostjapanbetrayalsamuraijidaigekicastleambitionprophecyfeudal japan