Definitions

Sorry, no definitions found. You may find more data at washizu.

Etymologies

Sorry, no etymologies found.

Support

Help support Wordnik (and make this page ad-free) by adopting the word Washizu.

Examples

  • And, of course, what might be the most famous sequence not only for its brilliance but for its notoriety, Kurosawa achieves an astonishing scene where arrows are being lobbed at Washizu in waves by asking Mifune to have real, live arrows lobbed at him in waves.

    Film School Rejects Cole Abaius 2010

  • The first involves Washizu and Miki (Minoru Chiaki) riding through the forest.

    Film School Rejects Cole Abaius 2010

  • Birthday boy Mifune plays Washizu, a moderately ambitious warrior who, at the behest of his insane wife Asaji (Isuzu Yamada) kills his way to the top with more bloodshed hot on his heels.

    Film School Rejects Cole Abaius 2010

  • A spirit in the forest says he'll never lose in battle unless the forest itself attacks him, Washizu grows increasingly mad with rage and power, and the fog of the mountain threatens to engulf everyone.

    Film School Rejects Cole Abaius 2010

  • And, of course, what might be the most famous sequence not only for its brilliance but for its notoriety, Kurosawa achieves an astonishing scene where arrows are being lobbed at Washizu in waves by asking Mifune to have real, live arrows lobbed at him in waves.

    Film School Rejects Cole Abaius 2010

  • The first involves Washizu and Miki (Minoru Chiaki) riding through the forest.

    Film School Rejects Cole Abaius 2010

  • The first involves Washizu and Miki (Minoru Chiaki) riding through the forest.

    Film School Rejects Cole Abaius 2010

  • The story adheres fairly closely to the outlines of the Scottish play with Mifune taking the role of Washizu, a lord's faithful warrior who takes a spirit's prophecy and the evil prodding of his wife Asaji (a frightening performance by Isuzu Yamada) to ignore his inner morality and begin a bloody rise to power.

    Edward Copeland on Film Edward Copeland 2010

  • And, of course, what might be the most famous sequence not only for its brilliance but for its notoriety, Kurosawa achieves an astonishing scene where arrows are being lobbed at Washizu in waves by asking Mifune to have real, live arrows lobbed at him in waves.

    Film School Rejects Cole Abaius 2010

  • The first involves Washizu and Miki (Minoru Chiaki) riding through the forest.

    Film School Rejects Cole Abaius 2010

Comments

Log in or sign up to get involved in the conversation. It's quick and easy.