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High and Low [Blu-ray)
High and Low [Blu-ray)
SKU:BFIB1527
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Released 27 January 2025
Experience the riveting tension of Akira Kurosawa’s masterful crime thriller, High and Low. Adapted from Ed McBain’s novel King’s Ransom, this 1963 classic blends sharp social commentary with edge-of-your-seat drama. When a wealthy businessman’s son is mistakenly targeted in a kidnapping, a gripping investigation unfolds, exposing the stark divides between privilege and poverty in post-war Japan.
Starring screen icon Toshiro Mifune (Seven Samurai), Kurosawa’s genius storytelling delivers a timeless exploration of morality, class, and justice. Featuring dynamic cinematography and a haunting score, High and Low remains a landmark of world cinema that continues to captivate audiences.
Special Features
- New Digital Restoration: Witness Kurosawa’s brilliance in stunning high definition.
- Comprehensive Extras: Including interviews, commentary, and archival material for a deeper dive into this cinematic masterpiece.
- Collector’s Edition Packaging: Perfect for cinephiles and fans of classic Japanese cinema.
SKU | 5035673015278 |
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Catalogue Number | BFIB1527 |
Product contents | 1 disc |
Year | 1963 |
Director | Akira Kurosawa |
Format | Blu-Ray |
Publisher(s) | BFI |
Countries | Japan |
Colour | Black & White |
Subtitles | English |
Language(s) | Japanese |
Running time | 149 mins |
Blu-ray region | B |
Certificate | 12 |
BFICID_ID | 150053140 |
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