Play of the Week: Rashomon

Name: Play of the Week: Rashomon
Released: 1960-12-12
Rating: 8

1960

Trailer

Set in ancient Japan, Rashomon follows the aftermath of a bandit’s attack on a warrior and his wife, as the bandit, the wife, the husband, and a woodcutter each offer different versions of what happened. Directed for "Play of the Week" by Sidney Lumet, the production uses the story’s shifting testimonies to examine truth, self-image, violence, and moral uncertainty.

Release Date

1960-12-12

Status

Released

Original Title

Play of the Week: Rashomon

Runtime

1h 30m

Original Language

EN

Production Countries

United States of America

Production Companies

Talent Associates, CBS, Broadway Theatre Archive, WNTA Newark

Overview

Set in ancient Japan, Rashomon follows the aftermath of a bandit’s attack on a warrior and his wife, as the bandit, the wife, the husband, and a woodcutter each offer different versions of what happened. Directed for "Play of the Week" by Sidney Lumet, the production uses the story’s shifting testimonies to examine truth, self-image, violence, and moral uncertainty.

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