Play of the Week: Rashomon (1960)

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.

Released

1960-12-12

Genres

Crime, Drama, Mystery, TV Movie

Runtime

90 min

Status

Released

Directed / written by

Sidney Lumet

TMDB rating

8.0/10 from 3 votes