High and Low

Name: High and Low
Released: 1963-03-01
Rating: 8.4

8.4/10 (1,162)

·1963· 142 min

Director: Akira Kurosawa

"Stark, intense drama almost beyond belief!"

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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Trailer

Cast

Toshirō Mifune

Kingo Gondo

Tatsuya Nakadai

Chief Detective Tokura

Kyōko Kagawa

Reiko Gondo

Tatsuya Mihashi

Kawanishi, Gondo's secretary

Isao Kimura

Detective Arai

Kenjirō Ishiyama

Chief Detective 'Bos'n' Taguchi

Takeshi Katō

Detective Nakao

Takashi Shimura

Chief of Investigation Section

Jun Tazaki

Kamiya, National Shoes Publicity Director

Nobuo Nakamura

Ishimaru, National Shoes Design Department Director

Yūnosuke Itō

Baba - National Shoes Executive

Tsutomu Yamazaki

Ginjirô Takeuchi - Medical Intern

In brief

High and Low (1963) is a drama, crime, thriller film. With an average rating of 8.4/10 from 1,162 votes, it's one of the higher-rated titles. The film runs 2h 22min. You can stream it on: HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, HBO Max.

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch High and Low online?

High and Low is available on the following streaming services: HBO Max Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, Criterion Channel, HBO Max. Availability can change — check the "Where to watch" section on this page for current sources.

How long is High and Low?

High and Low runs 142 minutes (2h 22min).

What rating does High and Low have?

High and Low has an average rating of 8.4/10 based on 1,162 viewer votes on TMDB.

What year is High and Low from?

High and Low was released in 1963.