Play of the Week: Rashomon
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Play of the Week: Rashomon

8.0 /10 Dec 12, 1960 1h 30m
Crime Drama Mystery TV 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.

Director: Sidney Lumet