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Criterion Collection: Throne of Blood is Akira Kurosawa’s feudal-Japan adaptation of Macbeth, starring Toshiro Mifune and Isuzu Yamada. This one-disc release is listed with English subtitles and a full-screen format, with a 1 hour and 49 minutes runtime.
At a glance
- A feudal-Japan retelling of Shakespeare’s Macbeth, directed by Akira Kurosawa.
- Stars Toshiro Mifune and Isuzu Yamada.
- The listing specifies a full-screen presentation and English subtitles.
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Pros and cons
Pros
- A concise single-disc release of Kurosawa’s Macbeth adaptation, with an identified director and principal cast.
- English subtitles are listed for viewers who want subtitle support.
Technical specifications
11 specifications| Director | Akira Kurosawa |
|---|---|
| Actors | Isuzu Yamada, Minoru Chiaki, Toshiro Mifune |
| Runtime | 1 hour and 49 minutes |
| Rating | NR (Not Rated) |
| Release date | August 25, 2015 |
| Media format | Full Screen, Multiple Formats, NTSC, Subtitled |
|---|---|
| Subtitles | English |
| Number of discs | 1 |
| Studio | Criterion Collection (Direct) |
| Dimensions and weight listed | 0.7 x 7.5 x 5.4 inches; 4.16 ounces |
|---|
| Item model number | 2526 |
|---|
What to know before buying
- The listing describes the presentation as both Full Screen and Multiple Formats. It does not specify the exact video transfer or identify the formats covered, so confirm format compatibility if that matters to your setup.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Viewers interested in Kurosawa, Toshiro Mifune or Japanese adaptations of Shakespeare.
- Collectors looking for a one-disc film release with English subtitles.
Less suited to
- Buyers specifically seeking a widescreen presentation or a clearly specified high-definition edition.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
84% 84% - 4 stars
12% 12% - 3 stars
3% 3% - 2 stars
1% 1% - 1 star
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Customer feedback is strongly positive about the performances, especially Toshiro Mifune, as well as the story, cinematography and picture quality. That praise may appeal to viewers drawn to Kurosawa’s Macbeth adaptation, but picture-quality impressions do not resolve the listing’s lack of a specific transfer description.
Positive themes
- Customers praise Toshiro Mifune’s performance and the film’s acting.
- Feedback describes the story as engaging and suspenseful.
- Customers speak positively about the cinematography and picture quality.
Frequently asked questions
Who directed Throne of Blood?
The listing names Akira Kurosawa as director.
Does this release list English subtitles?
Yes. English is listed under subtitles.
What presentation formats are specified?
The listing says Full Screen, Multiple Formats, NTSC, Subtitled. It does not identify the exact transfer or the formats included.
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