Play of the Week: Rashomon (1960)
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A quieter title still finding its audience, though the rating rests on a thin sample, so treat it as provisional.
Synopsis
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.
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