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Play of the Week: Rashomon

★ 8/10 · 3 votes 1960 1h 30m Released

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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.

Cast

O Osceola Archer Commoner H Harry Davis Police Officer Michael Higgins Preist Oskar Homolka Ghoul Carol Lawrence Wife A Aida Lioy Medium