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Where to watch High and Low(1963)

Movie · 1963 · 2h 22m · Drama, Crime, Thriller

In the United States, High and Low is available to stream on HBO Max. It's also free on Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free, Plex, Plex Channel, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, and Fandango At Home.

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High and Low plot summary

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.

Details

Original title
天国と地獄
Release date
March 1, 1963
Runtime
2h 22m
Genres
Drama, Crime, Thriller, Mystery
Directed by
Akira Kurosawa
Country
Japan
TMDB rating
8.4 / 10 · 1,208 votes

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Cast

  • Toshirō MifuneToshirō MifuneKingo Gondo
  • Tatsuya NakadaiTatsuya NakadaiChief Detective Tokura
  • Kyōko KagawaKyōko KagawaReiko Gondo
  • Tatsuya MihashiTatsuya MihashiKawanishi, Gondo's secretary
  • Isao KimuraIsao KimuraDetective Arai
  • Kenjirō IshiyamaKenjirō IshiyamaChief Detective 'Bos'n' Taguchi
  • Takeshi KatōTakeshi KatōDetective Nakao
  • Takashi ShimuraTakashi ShimuraChief of Investigation Section
  • Jun TazakiJun TazakiKamiya, National Shoes Publicity Director
  • Nobuo NakamuraNobuo NakamuraIshimaru, National Shoes Design Department Director

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Where can I watch High and Low?

In the United States, High and Low is available to stream on HBO Max. It's also free on Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free, Plex, Plex Channel, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, and Fandango At Home.

Can I rent or buy High and Low?

Yes. In the United States you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, and Fandango At Home.

How long is High and Low?

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

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