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Throne of Blood

BBC Two
on BBC Two England

Drama, beginning a season of films directed by Akira Kurosawa, who died this year, starring Toshiro Mifune

A warrior meets a old woman who predicts he will wield great power - but only briefly. Driven on by his devious wife, he soon finds that his ambition leads to murder.
In Japanese with English subtitles. Widescreen.
(1957, PG) (Black and white)
(Hidden Fortress is tomorrow at 11.55pm)
See Films: pp 43-79 *****

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Director:
Akira Kurosawa
[Actor]:
Toshiro Mifune
Source: Radio Times

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