Play of the Week: Rashomon Backdrop

Play of the Week: Rashomon

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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Directors

> Sidney Lumet (Director)

Writers

> Ryūnosuke Akutagawa (Original Story)
> Michael Kanin (Writer)
> Shinobu Hashimoto (Original Film Writer)
> Fay Kanin (Writer)
> Akira Kurosawa (Original Film Writer)