Throne of Blood

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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.

Release Status

Released

Genres

Drama, History

Director

Akira Kurosawa

Original Language

JA

What is Throne of Blood about?

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.

Who directed Throne of Blood?

Throne of Blood was directed by Akira Kurosawa.

When was Throne of Blood released?

Throne of Blood was released on January 15, 1957.

How long is Throne of Blood?

Throne of Blood has a runtime of 1h 48m.

Where can I track Throne of Blood?

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