High and Low
"Stark, intense drama almost beyond belief!"
Originally released in 1963. High and Low is a drama/crime film. directed by Akira Kurosawa. With a runtime of 2h 22m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Toshirō Mifune, Tatsuya Nakadai, and Kyōko Kagawa
Synopsis
A Yokohama shoe executive faces a wrenching choice when kidnappers mistakenly seize his chauffeur’s son but demand the ransom anyway.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 1, 1963
62 years ago
Runtime
2h 22m
142 minutes total
User Rating
8.3/10
Excellent (1,061 votes)
Budget
$250K
Production budget
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top 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
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
- Budget
- $250,000
Production Companies
- TOHO
- Kurosawa Production
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
Who directed High and Low?
High and Low was directed by Akira Kurosawa.
How long is High and Low?
High and Low has a runtime of 2 hours and 22 minutes (142 minutes total).
When was High and Low released?
High and Low was released on March 1, 1963 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in High and Low?
The main cast of High and Low includes Toshirō Mifune, Tatsuya Nakadai, Kyōko Kagawa, Tatsuya Mihashi, Isao Kimura.
Is High and Low worth watching?
High and Low has a user rating of 8.3/10 based on 1,061 reviews, indicating excellent reception from audiences.