Play of the Week: Rashomon (1960)

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.

Genre : Crime, Drama, Mystery, TV Movie

Actors : Osceola Archer, Harry Davis, Michael Higgins, Oskar Homolka, Carol Lawrence, Aida Lioy, James Mitchell, Ricardo Montalban

Release Date : 1960-12-12

Duration : 90 menit

Rating : ⭐ 8/10 (3 votes)