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High and Low

“Stark, intense drama almost beyond belief!”

8.419632h 22mDramaCrimeThriller
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High and Low at a glance

High and Low is a 1963 drama and crime film, running 2h 22m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 12 in the United Kingdom.

In the United Kingdom it is listed on BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel and BFI Player Apple TV Channel.

12 age rating2h 22mDramaCrime

Rated 12 in the United Kingdom — suitable for older children and teenagers; parental guidance recommended.

All key facts8
Type
Feature film
Released
1963-03-01
Runtime
2h 22m
Genres
Drama, Crime, Thriller, Mystery
Director
Akira Kurosawa
Original language
Japanese
Status
Released
TMDB rating
8.4 / 10 · 1,229 votes

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Synopsis

Feature film

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

Cast

14 names
Toshirō MifuneKingo Gondo
Tatsuya NakadaiChief Detective Tokura
Kyōko KagawaReiko Gondo
Tatsuya MihashiKawanishi, Gondo's secretary
Isao KimuraDetective Arai
Kenjirō IshiyamaChief Detective 'Bos'n' Taguchi
Takeshi KatōDetective Nakao
Takashi ShimuraChief of Investigation Section
Jun TazakiKamiya, National Shoes Publicity Director
Nobuo NakamuraIshimaru, National Shoes Design Department Director
Yūnosuke ItōBaba - National Shoes Executive
Tsutomu YamazakiGinjirô Takeuchi - Medical Intern
Minoru ChiakiFirst Reporter
Eijirō TōnoFactory Worker

Questions about High and Low

Quick answers
Where can I watch High and Low in the United Kingdom?

In the United Kingdom, High and Low is listed on BFI Player, BFI Player Amazon Channel, BFI Player Apple TV Channel. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.

Is High and Low suitable for children?

High and Low is rated 12 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.

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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.

How long is High and Low?

High and Low runs for 2h 22m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.

Can I watch the High and Low trailer?

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