Throne of Blood Budget
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Synopsis
Returning to their lord's castle, samurai warriors Washizu and Miki are waylaid by a spirit who predicts their futures. When the first part of the spirit's prophecy comes true, Washizu's scheming wife, Asaji, presses him to speed up the rest of the spirit's prophecy by murdering his lord and usurping his place. Director Akira Kurosawa's resetting of William Shakespeare's "Macbeth" in feudal Japan is one of his most acclaimed films.
What is known about the production of Throne of Blood?
"Throne of Blood," a drama released in 1957, was directed by Akira Kurosawa and stars Toshirō Mifune, Isuzu Yamada. The production budget has not been publicly disclosed, though TOHO produced the film, making it a notable entry in the drama landscape whose financial details remain private.
Key Budget Allocation Categories
While specific budget breakdowns are not publicly available, typical cost drivers for a drama production like this include:
- Writing: All three of Kurosawa's frequent script collaborators participated for the first time: Hideo Oguni, Shinobu Hashimoto, and Ryūzō Kikushima, each working with the director for their fourth time.
- Visual Effects & Design: The scene in which trees from the Spider's Web Forest approach the castle, was created by Toho's special effects department and directed by Eiji Tsuburaya.
What were the major cost factors in Throne of Blood?
Several factors contributed to the overall production costs of "Throne of Blood."
- Writing: Writing is one of the primary cost drivers in drama productions of this scale.
- Visual Effects: Visual Effects & Design is one of the primary cost drivers in drama productions of this scale.
Throne of Blood Box Office Performance
"Throne of Blood" earned $46,808 domestically and $13,422 worldwide at the box office.
Throne of Blood Production History
All three of Kurosawa's frequent script collaborators participated for the first time: Hideo Oguni, Shinobu Hashimoto, and Ryūzō Kikushima, each working with the director for their fourth time. Initially, the screenwriters wrote the script with the intention that it would be directed by Ishirō Honda, but Toho insisted Kurosawa take the directing position after reading the script and realizing a large budget was required for the film.
Awards and Recognition
4 wins & 1 nomination total
- Q11513240: Yoshirō Muraki
- Blue Ribbon Awards: Yoshirō Muraki
Frequently Asked Questions
How much did it cost to make Throne of Blood (1957)?
The production budget has not been publicly disclosed.
How much did Throne of Blood (1957) earn at the box office?
Throne of Blood grossed $46,808 domestic, $-33,386 international, totaling $13,422 worldwide.
Was Throne of Blood (1957) profitable?
Insufficient data for a profitability assessment.
What were the biggest costs in producing Throne of Blood?
Specific cost breakdowns are not publicly available.
How does Throne of Blood's budget compare to similar drama films?
Without a confirmed budget, comparison is not possible.
Did Throne of Blood (1957) go over budget?
There are no widely reported accounts of significant budget overruns for this production. However, studios rarely disclose precise budget overrun figures publicly. The reported production budget reflects the final estimated cost.
What awards did Throne of Blood (1957) win?
4 wins & 1 nomination total.
Who directed Throne of Blood and who were the key crew members?
Directed by Akira Kurosawa, written by Ryuzo Kikushima, Shinobu Hashimoto, Hideo Oguni, Akira Kurosawa, shot by Asakazu Nakai, with music by Masaru Satō, edited by Akira Kurosawa.
Where was Throne of Blood filmed?
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