Tengoku to jigoku (1963)

a.k.a High and Low

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

Rohit

Extraordinary command on the script and a sheer technical brilliance. A delight!

13 years ago

rymikes

One of his strongest for sure, with Toshiro Mifune giving yet another knockout performance.

14 years ago

ClassicLady

Enthralling moral dilemma in the first hour and a decidedly great detective story in the second hour. One of the best from Kurosawa.

8 years ago

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