Throne Of Blood (Blu-ray 4K)

Directed by Akira Kurosawa

Starring: Toshirô Mifune, Isuzu Yamada, Minoru Chiaki, Akira Kubo, Takamaru Sasaki, Yoichi Tachikawa, Takashi Shimura, Chieko Namira

Contributors: Akira Kurosawa, Sôjirô Motoki, Masaru Satô, Hideo Oguni, Shinobu Hashimoto, Ryûzô Kikushima, Asakazu Nakai

Studio: BFI
Main Language: Japanese
Subtitles: English
Region: Region A,B,C
Release Date: 19 May 2025
Originally Issued: 1957
No of Discs: 1
Weight: 90g
Dimensions: 135 x 15 x 171 (mm)
Genre: World Cinema
BBFC Cert: (PG) Parental Guidance.
Rental/Retail: Retail/Rental
Run Time: 105 minutes

Description

Japanese drama based on William Shakespeare's play 'Macbeth', directed by Akira Kurosawa and starring Toshirô Mifune, Isuzu Yamada and Minoru Chiaki. In the aftermath of their victory in battle, commanders Taketoki Washizu (Mifune) and Yoshiaki Miki (Chiaki) are confronted by a mysterious spirit which prophesies their rise to power. Though at first they dismiss this prediction, Washizu finds himself pushed into prominence by his ambitious wife while Miki and his descendants also gain more and more power.

But as they steadily rise, their ambition and growing lust for power begins to take its toll.

Special Features

• Interactive Menus
• Bonus Footage
• Trailers
• Commentary: Michael Jeck (Japanese film expert).
• Other Documentary: 'Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create - 'Throne of Blood'' (2002).