Toshiro Mifune
Tajomaru
Search results
Rashomon (Japanese: 羅生門, Hepburn: Rashōmon) is a 1950 jidaigeki drama film directed and written by Akira Kurosawa, working in close collaboration with cinematographer Kazuo Miyagawa.
Rashomon: Directed by Akira Kurosawa. With Toshirô Mifune, Machiko Kyô, Masayuki Mori, Takashi Shimura. The rape of a bride and the murder of her samurai husband are recalled from the perspectives of a bandit, the bride, the samurai's ghost and a woodcutter.
- (182K)
- Crime, Drama, Mystery
- Akira Kurosawa
- 1951-12-26
"Rashomon" (1950) struck the world of film like a thunderbolt. Directed by Kurosawa in the early years of his career, before he was hailed as a grandmaster, it was made reluctantly by a minor Japanese studio, and the studio head so disliked it that he removed his name from the credits.
One of legendary director Akira Kurosawa's most acclaimed films, Rashomon features an innovative narrative structure, brilliant acting, and a thoughtful exploration of reality versus perception...
- (62)
- Toshiro Mifune
- Akira Kurosawa
- Drama
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.
- The Bandit
Sep 29, 2021 · Akira Kurosawa’s 1950 film Rashomon is widely regarded by critics and filmmakers as one of the greatest motion pictures of all time. Learn about the most influential aspects of Kurosawa’s direction in this iconic film and how it explored the nature of truth through a single narrative told from several points of view.
Jan 6, 2023 · Kurosawa opens "Rashomon" with three men seeking shelter from torrential rain under the ruined gate, which leads to the recounting of a murder mystery with no definite...
People also ask
Is Rashomon a movie?
What is the Rashomon effect?
Why was 'Rashomon' removed from the credits?
Was 'Rashomon' a victim of its success?
