Review of Rashomon (1950) by Joe C — 02 Nov 2008

Love Machiko Kyo's acting and Kazuo Miyagawa's cinematography.

This review of Rashomon (1950) was written by Joe C on 02 Nov 2008.

Rashomon has generally received very positive reviews.

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