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Throne of Blood (1957) is a Japanese historical drama directed by Akira Kurosawa, starring Toshiro Mifune and Isuzu Yamada. This adaptation of Shakespeare’s Macbeth is set in feudal Japan and follows the story of a samurai, washed in blood and ambition, who seeks power at any cost. The film’s atmospheric direction, haunting visuals and Mifune’s compelling performance make it one of Kurosawa’s most celebrated works.