Play of the Week: Rashomon
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
Status
Released
Language
EN
Box office
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Cast
Osceola Archer
Commoner
Harry Davis
Police Officer
Michael Higgins
Preist
Oskar Homolka
Ghoul
Carol Lawrence
Wife
Aida Lioy
Medium
James Mitchell
Husband
Ricardo Montalban
Bandit Tasmoro
Michael Shillo
Woodcutter
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