Play of the Week: Rashomon
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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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Sidney Lumet
- Screenplay & Story
- Ryūnosuke Akutagawa, Michael Kanin, Shinobu Hashimoto, Fay Kanin, Akira Kurosawa
- Original Title
- Play of the Week: Rashomon
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Talent Associates, CBS, Broadway Theatre Archive, WNTA Newark
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Sidney Lumet
Ryūnosuke Akutagawa, Michael Kanin, Shinobu Hashimoto, Fay Kanin, Akira Kurosawa
Worthington Miner, Lewis Freedman
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Kanin
Writer
Sidney Lumet
Director
Lewis Freedman
Producer
Fay Kanin
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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What is Play of the Week: Rashomon about?
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.
Who directed Play of the Week: Rashomon?
Play of the Week: Rashomon was directed by Sidney Lumet.
Who stars in Play of the Week: Rashomon?
The principal cast of Play of the Week: Rashomon includes Osceola Archer, Harry Davis, Michael Higgins, Oskar Homolka, Carol Lawrence.
When was Play of the Week: Rashomon released and how long is it?
Play of the Week: Rashomon was released in 1960 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Play of the Week: Rashomon?
Play of the Week: Rashomon holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).