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High and Low

Stark, intense drama almost beyond belief!

★ 8.4 1963 142 min NR DramaCrimeThrillerMystery

A Yokohama shoe executive faces a wrenching choice when kidnappers mistakenly seize his chauffeur’s son but demand the ransom anyway.

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High and Low in its release era

Released in 1963, High and Low sits inside the 1960s catalog. Explore its creators, studio connections, genres and nearby releases from the same period.

Release
1963-03-01
Rating
NR
TMDB score
8.4/10
Original language
JA
Status
Released
Production
Japan
Studio
TOHO, Kurosawa Production

People behind the title

DirectorAkira KurosawaWriterAkira KurosawaWriterRyuzo KikushimaWriterHideo OguniCastToshirō MifuneCastTatsuya NakadaiCastKyōko KagawaCastTatsuya Mihashi

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Topicschauffeurpoliceransommanagerkidnappingblackmailheroinfilm noir

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