Akira Kurosawa's landmark and hugely influential crime drama, following a crime and its aftermath recalled from differing points of view....
Akira Kurosawa's landmark and hugely influential crime drama, following a crime and its aftermath recalled from differing points of view. The stories provided offer alternative and self-serving versions of the same incident. A priest, a woodcutter, and a peasant in 12th-century Japan discuss the trial of a notorious bandit, accused of rape and murder. As the trial's witnesses convey incompatible versions of the incident, the three attempt to discover the truth...
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98 %64 reviewsRotten Tomatoes® rating
93 %48,407 reviewsAudience score rating
"This caused a flurry in critical circles for its brilliance of conception, technique, acting and its theme of passion."
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Variety
Variety"Its virtues are still plentiful: Kurosawa's visual style at its most muscular, rhythmically nuanced editing, and excellent performances."
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Time Out
Time Out"Much of the power of the picture - and it unquestionably has hypnotic power - derives from the brilliance with which the camera has been used."
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The New York Times
The New York Times"Unmissable."
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The Guardian
The Guardian"Struck the world of film like a thunderbolt."
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Roger Ebert
Roger Ebert"Kurosawa is always worth a look but this is a particular classic that has influenced so much to come, it's almost essential."
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Empire Magazine
Empire MagazineRashomon | Details
Award winner- Honorary Award winner, Academy Awards 1952; Golden Lion winner at Venice Film Festival 1951
- Runtime
- 88
- Genre
- Drama
- Country of origin
- Japan
