Throne of Blood (1957)
Storyline
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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Movie Details
| Original title | 蜘蛛巣城 |
|---|---|
| Release date | Jan 15, 1957 |
| Status | Released |
| Keywords | based on novel or book, prophecy, betrayal, japan, ghost, ambition, castle, black and white, samurai, siege, jidaigeki, sengoku period |
FAQ
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.
When was Throne of Blood released?
Throne of Blood was released on Jan 15, 1957 (status: Released).
Who directed Throne of Blood?
Akira Kurosawa directed Throne of Blood.
What is the TMDB rating of Throne of Blood?
Throne of Blood has a TMDB rating of 7.9/10 from 1,022 votes.