High and Low (1963)
Original title: 天国と地獄
High and Low is a 1963 Japanese-language drama movie directed by Akira Kurosawa, with a running time of 2h 22m. It stars Toshirō Mifune, Tatsuya Nakadai and Kyōko Kagawa.
A Yokohama shoe executive faces a wrenching choice when kidnappers mistakenly seize his chauffeur’s son but demand the ransom anyway.
Quick answers
What is High and Low about?
A Yokohama shoe executive faces a wrenching choice when kidnappers mistakenly seize his chauffeur’s son but demand the ransom anyway.
When was High and Low released?
High and Low was released on 1 March 1963.
How long is High and Low?
High and Low runs 2h 22m.
Who made High and Low?
High and Low was directed by Akira Kurosawa.
Where can I watch High and Low?
High and Low is available on Criterion Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Plex and Shout! Factory TV.
Where to watch High and Low
Stream: Criterion Channel, HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV
Watch free with ads: Plex, Shout! Factory TV, Tubi TV, YouTube Free
Cast
- Toshirō Mifune as Kingo Gondo
- Tatsuya Nakadai as Chief Detective Tokura
- Kyōko Kagawa as Reiko Gondo
- Tatsuya Mihashi as Kawanishi, Gondo's secretary
- Isao Kimura as Detective Arai
- Kenjirō Ishiyama as Chief Detective 'Bos'n' Taguchi
- Takeshi Katō as Detective Nakao
- Takashi Shimura as Chief of Investigation Section
- Jun Tazaki as Kamiya, National Shoes Publicity Director
- Nobuo Nakamura as Ishimaru, National Shoes Design Department Director
- Yūnosuke Itō as Baba - National Shoes Executive
- Tsutomu Yamazaki as Ginjirô Takeuchi - Medical Intern
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