Throne of Blood
蜘蛛巣城
Japan • Japanese • 1957 • 1h 48m
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Synopsis
A vivid, visceral “Macbeth” adaptation, THRONE OF BLOOD, directed by Akira Kurosawa, sets Shakespeare’s definitive tale of ambition and duplicity in a ghostly, fog-enshrouded landscape in feudal Japan. As a hardened warrior who rises savagely to power, Toshiro Mifune gives a remarkable, animalistic performance, as does Isuzu Yamada as his ruthless wife. THRONE OF BLOOD fuses classical Western tragedy with formal elements taken from Noh theater to create an unforgettable cinematic experience.
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Commentary: Michael Jeck
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Credits
Crew
DirectorAkira Kurosawa
CinematographerAsakazu Nakai
ComposerMasaru Satō
EditorAkira Kurosawa
ProducerSōjirō Motoki, Akira Kurosawa
Cast
Toshirō Mifuneas Taketoki Washizu
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