Play of the Week: Rashomon (1960)
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.
Top 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
FAQ about Play of the Week: Rashomon
What is Play of the Week: Rashomon about?
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…
When was Play of the Week: Rashomon released?
Play of the Week: Rashomon was released in 1960.
What genres does Play of the Week: Rashomon belong to?
Play of the Week: Rashomon is categorised as Crime, Drama, Mystery, TV Movie.
Who stars in Play of the Week: Rashomon?
The cast of Play of the Week: Rashomon includes Osceola Archer, Harry Davis, Michael Higgins, Oskar Homolka, Carol Lawrence.