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High and Low

Stark, intense drama almost beyond belief!

1963 NR 2h 22m

CrimeDramaMysteryThriller

8.4/10 TMDB Score1,200 votes · IMDb ↗

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

Movie Details

Original title天国と地獄
Release dateNov 26, 1963
StatusReleased
Original languageJA
CountryJapan
Certification (US)NR
Keywordspolice, kidnapping, shoe, ransom, criminal investigation, black and white, blackmail, heroin, chauffeur, film noir, manager, japanese noir

Ratings

★ 8.4/10

1,200 votes on TMDB. IMDb ratings are shown on IMDb itself — view this title on IMDb ↗.

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FAQ

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 Nov 26, 1963 (status: Released).

Who directed High and Low?

Akira Kurosawa directed High and Low.

What is the TMDB rating of High and Low?

High and Low has a TMDB rating of 8.4/10 from 1,200 votes.