Rashomon (1950)
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Synopsis
Three parties and a witness have four versions of a rape/murder in ninth-century Japan.
Cast
- Toshirô Mifune
- Machiko Kyô
- Masayuki Mori
- Takashi Shimura
- Minoru Chiaki
- Kichijirô Ueda
- Noriko Honma
- Daisuke Katô
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- May 3, 2020
The reading of this film is so often incorrect. Many like to believe it speaks to the notion that several people can view the same incident and interpret it in different ways through no fault of their own, and the different "interpretations" of the incident speak to…
Tentin Quarantino ☭Jul 31, 2018my third kurosawa. feminist but also totally not, amazing camerawork, overall a good time that’ll probably be stuck in my head for the next few days.
KarstenNov 8, 201250/100 Blasphemer! But this just plain isn't the radical exercise in subjectivity that its champions claim. "I've seen so many men getting killed like insects," intones the priest at the outset, "but even I have never heard a story as horrible as this. This time I may…
Mike D'Angelo - Mar 13, 2019
I understand why this is considered a groundbreaking piece of cinema but I just can't get past the hysterical crying and maniacal laughing ITS JUST TOO MUCH IM SORRY
laurenMar 14, 2021Mifune is awesome because at any given moment you think he’s about to headbutt the camera
brendan o'hareMay 20, 2014There was a moment only a little while into this film when I became aware of a device Kurosawa was using. Each of the four people who speak at the trial face the camera directly. We never hear from the court, and that's because we are the court. At that moment, I got that…
esther - Aug 2, 2021
find yourself someone who loves you as much as Akira Kurosawa loved rain
liam fApr 10, 2026I promise I'm not rage baiting with this review! This is my first Kurosawa and the #1 thing I took away from this is I need to see more, stat. That being said, maybe it's the 2026 in me talking but the way this movie treats the wife is like how the manosphere talks about…
NorthernlionAug 16, 2012One of my many unwatched classics. I am going to use the most undeserving word to describe this film, but I can't think of another. Mesmerizing. It is absolutely amazing how perfect a feat of storytelling this is. There are a lot of present day directors who can learn…
DirkH
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- anton chigurh dislikedRashomon
Overdramatic performances and poor execution of storytelling for today’s standards. I’m very critical on realism and this film had almost none to speak of. Maniacal laughing, endless and unnecessary crying, long drawn out silences. It all took me out of a captivated headspace. 👎
RayRay dislikedRashomonI’ve tried 3 times, and still have never finished it. It’s slow, tedious (incredibly long and dull scenes that repeat over and over) It’s one of few old movies Ive watched that truly shows its age. I’m not dumb enough to say “you have to watch it like youre in the 1940’s”
Mickerdoo is "meh" onRashomonWeird and confusing. Interesting idea of a murder where three parties admit guilt. Just strange execution. Slow reaction shots.
- Kareem likedRashomon
The influence this film had on other works and cinema in general is insane. Brilliant. Will probably change it to love later.
yinkbink lovedRashomonAkira Kurosawa I love you thank you for your service
Boomer Doomer lovedRashomonSoooooo good!!!
- Samantha Stone is "meh" onRashomon
Unfortunately I don’t think I can really make a clear judgment here. I watched it on hbo and the subtitles didn’t match the behaviors of the characters, so I had to rely on visual clues to understand what was happening, some of which were surely lost in translation culturally as well as literally.…
MRSU1C1DESQD likedRashomonRashomon was an interesting story that was teeters on the nature of men. “Are humans good or evil?” was my key takeaway. While the ending was a little lazy, I think it was a good materialization of validating both sides of the argument. I loved the perspective narrative.
Lucas Vachon likedRashomon8.2 This movie had so much influence on modern film and it is very noticeable, which is very interesting to follow through the movie. Aside from the respect for this movies impact, it tells an intense story with a powerful message about the varying perceptions of evil
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Universal acclaim based on 85 Reviews
Film is still an impressive piece of work, visually and rhythmically masterful.
Jonathan Rosenbaum
Chicago Reader
Today, nearly fifty years after it was made, Rashomon has lost none of its fascination or power. It's still a marvelous piece of cinema that asks unanswerable questions of great import.
James Berardinelli
ReelViews
The wonder of Rashomon is that while the shadowplay of truth and memory is going on, we are absorbed by what we trust is an unfolding story.
Roger Ebert
RogerEbert.com
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is Rashomon (1950) (1951)?
The movie is 1hr 28min long.
What's Rashomon (1950) (1951) about?
Three parties and a witness have four versions of a rape/murder in ninth-century Japan.
Who's the cast of Rashomon (1950) (1951)?
- Toshirô Mifune as Tajômaru
- Machiko Kyô as Masako Kanazawa
- Masayuki Mori as Takehiro Kanazawa
- Takashi Shimura as Woodcutter
- Minoru Chiaki as Priest
- Kichijirô Ueda as Commoner
- Noriko Honma as Medium
- Daisuke Katô as Policeman
Who's the director behind Rashomon (1950) (1951)?
Akira Kurosawa directed Rashomon (1950) (1951).
Who produced Rashomon (1950) (1951)?
Minoru Jingo produced Rashomon (1950) (1951).
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