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Rashomon

Rashomon

Dir. Akira Kurosawa
88 min
NR

Experience Akira Kurosawa: Summer of Samurai at The Main Cinema, featuring the Kurosawa classics Rashomon, Throne of Blood, Yojimbo, Sanjuro, and the 70th anniversary 4k restoration of Seven Samurai.

About the Film

A riveting psychological thriller that investigates the nature of truth and the meaning of justice, Rashomon is widely considered one of the greatest films ever made. Four people give different accounts of a man’s murder and the rape of his wife, which director Akira Kurosawa presents with striking imagery and an ingenious use of flashbacks. This eloquent masterwork and international sensation revolutionized film language and introduced Japanese cinema—and a commanding new star by the name of Toshiro Mifune—to the Western world.

Film Details

Program: Akira Kurosawa: Summer of Samurai
Release Year: 1950
Runtime: 88 min
Country/Region: Japan
Rating: NR
Language: Japanese
Print Source: Janus Films
Tags: Classics, Drama, Martial Arts

Cast/Crew

Director: Akira Kurosawa