High and Low (1963)

High and Low (1963)

1963 142 Minutes

Crime | Drama | Mystery | Thriller

An executive of a shoe company becomes a victim of extortion when his chauffeur's son is kidnapped and held for ransom.

Overall Rating

10 / 10
Verdict: Great
  • Akira Kurosawa returns to modern day with 'High and Low', providing a grounded take on the ransom story, whilst displaying his signature flair for calculated direction and palpable tension. The film exists in two different genres - both making ful... Read the full review »