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1957 · 108 min · NR

Throne of Blood

Directed by Akira Kurosawa · Drama, History

Throne of Blood (1957) is a Drama film, directed by Akira Kurosawa set in Japan during the Middle Ages.

Themes of greed & ambition, betrayal, and power & corruption run throughout.

Composer
Masaru Satō
Cinematography
Asakazu Nakai
Cast
Toshirō MifuneIsuzu YamadaTakashi ShimuraAkira KuboHiroshi TachikawaMinoru ChiakiTakamaru SasakiGen Shimizu

The world of this film

Setting

Where
Japan
Setting
WildernessRural
When
Medieval

Premise & themes

Themes
Greed & AmbitionBetrayalPower & Corruption
Tone
BleakTense

Shape

Protagonist
Solo LeadAntihero
Pacing
Measured
Based on
Historical Fiction

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