Movie

High and Low

“Stark, intense drama almost beyond belief!”

★ 8.4(1,130)19632h 22m

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Good to know

Director: Akira Kurosawa
Release date: 1963-03-01
Runtime: 2h 22m
Language: Japanese
Budget: $250,000
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: TOHO

High and Low — trailer

About High and Low

High and Low is a 1963 movie in the Drama, Crime and Thriller genres, directed by Akira Kurosawa, starring Toshirō Mifune, Tatsuya Nakadai and Kyōko Kagawa. It has a runtime of 2 hours 22 minutes. It holds an average rating of 8.4/10 from 1,130 viewers. Below you can see where to watch High and Low in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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

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

Themes & keywords

chauffeurpoliceransommanagerkidnappingblackmailheroinfilm noirblack and whiteshoecriminal investigationjapanese noirclass relationsanxiousyokohama

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch High and Low in Mexico?+

High and Low is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is High and Low on Netflix?+

High and Low is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is High and Low?+

High and Low has a runtime of 2 hours 22 minutes (142 minutes).

Who stars in High and Low?+

High and Low stars Toshirō Mifune, Tatsuya Nakadai, Kyōko Kagawa, Tatsuya Mihashi and Isao Kimura.

When did High and Low come out?+

High and Low is a 1963 movie directed by Akira Kurosawa.

What genre is High and Low?+

High and Low is Drama, Crime and Thriller film.

Who directed High and Low?+

High and Low was directed by Akira Kurosawa.