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Dominican Rep. Throne of Blood
- Original title
- Kumonosu-jô (Throne of Blood)
- Year
- 1957
- Running time
- 110 min.
- Country
Japan- Director
- Screenwriter
- Cast
- Music
- Cinematography
- Asakazu Nakai (B&W)
- Producer
- Genre
- Drama | Feudal Japan. 16th Century. Samurai
- Movie Groups
- Shakespeare: Macbeth
- Synopsis
- 'Macbeth' is reimagined as a samurai in feudal Japan. Taketoki Washizu (Toshiro Mifune) is a valiant warrior whose life is transformed by an encounter with a ghostly female spirit. The spirit offers several predictions, finally stating that Washizu will rise to power over the current warlord. When these predictions begin coming true, he and his ambitious wife decide to ensure his ascendancy to power by murdering the current ruler.
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- Rankings Position
- Awards
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1957: Venice Film Festival: Nominated for Golden Lion.
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- Ranking Lists Position
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- 17 My Favorite Japanese Movies (94)
- 50 My Favorite Asian Movies (85)
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