Review of Throne of Blood (1957) by Keala C — 13 Jun 2007

A wonderful adaptation of Macbeth from Kurosawa.

This review of Throne of Blood (1957) was written by Keala C on 13 Jun 2007.

Throne of Blood has generally received very positive reviews.

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