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.

Country:

United States of America

Genre:

Crime,

Drama,

Mystery,

TV Movie

Duration:

90 minutes

Year:

1960

Director:

Sidney Lumet

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Company:

Talent Associates,

CBS,

Broadway Theatre Archive,

WNTA Newark

Cast:

Commoner

Police Officer

Preist

Ghoul

Wife

Crew:

Original Story

Writer

Director

Executive Producer

Original Film Writer