Rashomon
"The husband, the wife… or the bandit?"
Originally released in 1950. Rashomon is a crime/drama film. directed by Akira Kurosawa. At just 88 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Toshirō Mifune, Machiko Kyō, and Takashi Shimura
Synopsis
Four people recount different versions of the story of a man's murder and the rape of his wife.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 26, 1950
75 years ago
Runtime
1h 28m
88 minutes total
User Rating
8.0/10
Excellent (2,437 votes)
Budget
$250K
Production budget
Box Office
$117.7K
0.5x return
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
- Budget
- $250,000
- Revenue
- $117,668
Production Companies
- Daiei Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rashomon about?
Four people recount different versions of the story of a man's murder and the rape of his wife.
Who directed Rashomon?
Rashomon was directed by Akira Kurosawa.
How long is Rashomon?
Rashomon has a runtime of 1 hours and 28 minutes (88 minutes total).
When was Rashomon released?
Rashomon was released on August 26, 1950 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Rashomon?
The main cast of Rashomon includes Toshirō Mifune, Machiko Kyō, Takashi Shimura, Masayuki Mori, Minoru Chiaki.
Is Rashomon worth watching?
Rashomon has a user rating of 8.0/10 based on 2,437 reviews, indicating excellent reception from audiences.