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.

Genre:

Crime, Drama, Mystery, TV Movie

Duration:

90 min

Cast:

Osceola Archer, Harry Davis, Michael Higgins

Quality:

HD

Director:

Sidney Lumet

Release:

1960

Country:

United States

Rating:

8.0