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Throne of Blood (1957)

Movie108minsRated M

Where to watch Throne of Blood in Australia

Throne of Blood is free to watch in Australia on SBS On Demand. You can also rent or buy it on Apple TV from $4.99.

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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.

Year
1957
Genres
Drama, History
Runtime
108mins
Rated
M
Director
Akira Kurosawa
Top cast
Toshirō Mifune, Isuzu Yamada, Takashi Shimura, Akira Kubo, Hiroshi Tachikawa, Minoru Chiaki

Throne of Blood release dates in Australia

Australian cinema release

Release dates: TMDB.

Cast and crew of Throne of Blood

  • Toshirō Mifuneas Taketoki Washizu
  • Isuzu Yamadaas Lady Asaji Washizu
  • Takashi Shimuraas Noriyasu Odagura
  • Akira Kuboas Yoshiteru Miki
  • Hiroshi Tachikawaas Kunimaru Tsuzuki
  • Minoru Chiakias Yoshiaki Miki
  • Takamaru Sasakias Kuniharu Tsuzuki
  • Gen Shimizuas Washizu samurai
  • Kokuten Kōdōas Military Commander
  • Kichijirō Uedaas Washizu's workman
  • Eiko Miyoshias Old Woman at castle
  • Chieko Naniwaas Old Ghost Woman
  • Nakajirō Tomitaas Military Commander #2
  • Yū Fujikias Washizu samurai
  • Sachio Sakaias Washizu samurai
Director
Akira Kurosawa
Screenplay
Shinobu Hashimoto, Ryuzo Kikushima, Akira Kurosawa, Hideo Oguni
Producer
Akira Kurosawa, Sōjirō Motoki
Original Music Composer
Masaru Satō
Director of Photography
Asakazu Nakai

Cast and crew: TMDB.

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Is Throne of Blood on Netflix in Australia?

No, Throne of Blood is not on Netflix in Australia right now. It is free on SBS On Demand.

Can I watch Throne of Blood for free in Australia?

Yes, you can watch Throne of Blood for free in Australia on SBS On Demand. Free services are paid for by ads.

Can I rent or buy Throne of Blood in Australia?

Yes, you can rent or buy Throne of Blood in Australia on Apple TV (rent from $4.99, buy from $17.99).