Review of Rashomon (1950) by Sausages M — 30 Jan 2014

Now I see why Kurosawa is held in such high esteem. And then you have the dashingly handsome and charismatic Toshiro Mifune. Wonderful.

This review of Rashomon (1950) was written by Sausages M on 30 Jan 2014.

Rashomon has generally received very positive reviews.

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