Movie Description
Play of the Week: Rashomon
(1960)Overview
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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Sidney Lumet
- Producer : Lewis Freedman
- Writer : Michael Kanin,Fay Kanin
- Cast : Osceola Archer,Harry Davis,Michael Higgins,Oskar Homolka,Carol Lawrence,Aida Lioy,James Mitchell,Ricardo Montalban,Michael Shillo
Cast
Commoner
Police Officer
Preist
Ghoul
Wife
Medium
Husband
Bandit Tasmoro
Woodcutter
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Facts
Original TitlePlay of the Week: Rashomon
Status Released
Release Information
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1960-12-12
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 30m
Production CompaniesTalent Associates,CBS,Broadway Theatre Archive,WNTA Newark
Genres
- Crime
- Drama
- Mystery
- TV Movie
