Play of the Week: Rashomon poster

Play of the Week: Rashomon poster

Play of the Week: Rashomon

1960 1h 30m 8Movie

CrimeDramaMysteryTV Movie

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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Top Cast

Osceola Archer

Commoner

Harry Davis

Police Officer

Michael Higgins

Michael Higgins

Preist

Oskar Homolka

Oskar Homolka

Ghoul

Carol Lawrence

Carol Lawrence

Wife

Aida Lioy

Medium

James Mitchell

James Mitchell

Husband

Ricardo Montalban

Ricardo Montalban

Bandit Tasmoro

Michael Shillo

Michael Shillo

Woodcutter

Crew

Directors

Sidney Lumet

Director

Writers

Michael Kanin

Writer

Fay Kanin

Writer

Ryūnosuke Akutagawa

Original Story

Producers

Worthington Miner

Executive Producer

Lewis Freedman

Producer

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