Review of Throne of Blood (1957) by Narmada T — 09 Sep 2007

The first kurosawa film I saw. Toshiro Mifune's face in the climactic scene will never leave me.

This review of Throne of Blood (1957) was written by Narmada T on 09 Sep 2007.

Throne of Blood has generally received very positive reviews.

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