Play of the Week: Rashomon
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.
Cast
Details
| Status: | Released |
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| Release Date: | 1960-12-12 |
| Production: | Talent Associates, CBS, Broadway Theatre Archive, WNTA Newark |
