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.

Details

Status

Released

Release date

December 12, 1960

Original language

English

Spoken languages

english

Countries

United States of America

Production

CBS,Talent Associates,Broadway Theatre Archive,WNTA Newark,Talent Associates, CBS, Broadway Theatre Archive, WNTA Newark

Budget

Not recorded

Revenue

Not recorded

IMDb

tt0213191