Throne of Blood
Originally released in 1957. Throne of Blood is a drama/history film. directed by Akira Kurosawa.
Starring Toshirō Mifune, Isuzu Yamada, and Takashi Shimura
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 15, 1957
69 years ago
Runtime
1h 48m
108 minutes total
User Rating
7.9/10
Great (947 votes)
Box Office
$13.4K
Worldwide gross
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Toshirō Mifune
as Taketoki Washizu
Isuzu Yamada
as Lady Asaji Washizu
Takashi Shimura
as Noriyasu Odagura
Akira Kubo
as Yoshiteru Miki
Hiroshi Tachikawa
as Kunimaru Tsuzuki
Minoru Chiaki
as Yoshiaki Miki
Takamaru Sasaki
as Kuniharu Tsuzuki
Gen Shimizu
as Washizu samurai
Kokuten Kōdō
as Military Commander
Kichijirō Ueda
as Washizu's workman
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
- Revenue
- $13,422
Production Companies
- TOHO
Frequently Asked Questions
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 w...
Who directed Throne of Blood?
Throne of Blood was directed by Akira Kurosawa.
How long is Throne of Blood?
Throne of Blood has a runtime of 1 hours and 48 minutes (108 minutes total).
When was Throne of Blood released?
Throne of Blood was released on January 15, 1957 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Throne of Blood?
The main cast of Throne of Blood includes Toshirō Mifune, Isuzu Yamada, Takashi Shimura, Akira Kubo, Hiroshi Tachikawa.
Is Throne of Blood worth watching?
Throne of Blood has a user rating of 7.9/10 based on 947 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.