Play of the Week: Rashomon (1960)
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
Michael Higgins
Preist
Oskar Homolka
Ghoul
Carol Lawrence
Wife
James Mitchell
Husband
Ricardo Montalban
Bandit Tasmoro
Michael Shillo
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