Play of the Week: Rashomon (1960)
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12 Dec 1960
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Crime
Drama
Mystery
TV Movie
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
| Ryūnosuke Akutagawa | Original Story |
| Michael Kanin | Writer |
| Sidney Lumet | Director |
| Worthington Miner | Executive Producer |
| Shinobu Hashimoto | Original Film Writer |
| Lewis Freedman | Producer |
| Fay Kanin | Writer |
| Akira Kurosawa | Original Film Writer |
