One of a number of films that Akira Kurosawa made in the 1950s and which have become classics,
Throne of Blood
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.
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Throne of Blood
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Jan 15, 1957
Runtime
1h 48m
Genres
Drama, History
User Score
79%
Original Title
蜘蛛巣城
Production Companies
TOHO
Director
Akira Kurosawa
Revenue
$13,422
Description
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.
Cast
Crew
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