Throne of Blood
蜘蛛巣城
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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.
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
Eiko Miyoshi
as Old Woman at castle
Chieko Naniwa
as Old Ghost Woman
Nakajirō Tomita
as Military Commander #2
Yū Fujiki
as Washizu samurai
Sachio Sakai
as Washizu samurai
Shin Ōtomo
as Washizu samurai
Yoshio Tsuchiya
as Washizu samurai
Yoshio Inaba
as Military Commander #3
Takeo Oikawa
as Miki party member
Akira Tani
as Washizu soldier
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About 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. Running 108 minutes.
Throne of Blood Cast and Characters
The cast features Toshirō Mifune (as Taketoki Washizu), Isuzu Yamada (as Lady Asaji Washizu), Takashi Shimura (as Noriyasu Odagura), Akira Kubo (as Yoshiteru Miki), and Hiroshi Tachikawa (as Kunimaru Tsuzuki). Their performances are a major reason Throne of Blood has built such a passionate audience.
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▶ Watch Throne of Blood NowWhy People Are Watching Throne of Blood
There's a reason Throne of Blood keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy Japanese storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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Where can I watch Throne of Blood online for free?
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How long is Throne of Blood?
Throne of Blood runs for 108 minutes (about 1.8 hours).
Is Throne of Blood good? What's the rating?
Throne of Blood holds a 7.9/10 rating based on 979 reviews — well above average.
Who is in the cast of Throne of Blood?
The main cast includes Toshirō Mifune, Isuzu Yamada, Takashi Shimura, and Akira Kubo, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Throne of Blood available in Japanese?
Yes — Throne of Blood was originally produced in Japanese and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was Throne of Blood released?
Throne of Blood was released in 1957.
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What is Throne of Blood about?
Throne of Blood is a Drama/History film. 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 January 15, 1957. It has a runtime of 1h 48m. The film was produced by TOHO.
Who stars in Throne of Blood?
Throne of Blood stars Toshirō Mifune, Isuzu Yamada, Takashi Shimura and Akira Kubo. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is Throne of Blood available in HD?
Yes, Throne of Blood is available to stream in high definition (HD) on Bowood.TV. Our players automatically deliver the best quality your connection supports — no extra setup needed.