Rashomon
The husband, the wife… or the bandit?
The husband, the wife… or the bandit?
Crime, Drama, Mystery
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1950
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Brimming with action while incisively examining the nature of truth, "Rashomon" is perhaps the finest film ever to investigate the philosophy of justice. Through an ingenious use of camera and flashbacks, Kurosawa reveals the complexities of human nature as four people recount different versions of the story of a man's murder and the rape of his wife.
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Rated:
Not Rated
Runtime:
88 min
Release date:
26 Aug 1950
Country:
JP
Languages:
Japanese
Budget:
$250,000
Revenue:
$96,568
Awards:
Won 1 Oscar. 9 wins & 5 nominations total
Top Critics Reviews
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What Akira Kurosawa and his tiny production team wrought is now an accepted maxim of modern life, a creed by which to live in a world where everyone has a blog and an opinion.
– Ty Burr,
Boston Globe,
22 Apr 2010
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Not many movies make such an impact that their names enter into the language. Rashomon is such a movie
– Jonathan F. Richards,
Film.com,
2 Mar 2010
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Film buffs should love it. But so should anyone who appreciates a good yarn or two (or three or four).
– Michael O'Sullivan,
Washington Post,
13 Nov 2009
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This caused a flurry in critical circles for its brilliance of conception, technique, acting and its theme of passion.
– Variety Staff,
Variety,
16 Oct 2008
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An impressive piece of work, visually and rhythmically masterful.
– Jonathan Rosenbaum,
Chicago Reader,
21 Feb 2008