About this release
In this film, wealthy industrialist Gondo is informed that his son has been kidnapped. The crooks demand a huge ransom for the boy's return. As the harried businessman prepares to pay the ransom, he discovers that his son is safe at home: the kidnappers have accidentally snatched the chauffeur's son.
Where to buy
As an Amazon Associate and eBay Partner Network member, FilmShelves earns from qualifying purchases. These links may earn us a commission at no extra cost to you.
Disc 1
UHD
High and Low (1963)
142 min
CrimeThrillerDrama
A Yokohama shoe executive faces a wrenching choice when kidnappers mistakenly seize his chauffeur’s son but demand the ransom anyway.
Credits
Director
Akira Kurosawa
Writer
Hideo Oguni
Eijiro Hisaita
Ryuzo Kikushima
Akira Kurosawa
Cast
Toshirō Mifuneas Kingo Gondo
Tatsuya Nakadaias Chief Detective Tokura
Kyōko Kagawaas Reiko Gondo
Tatsuya Mihashias Kawanishi, Gondo's secretary
Isao Kimuraas Detective Arai
Kenjirō Ishiyamaas Chief Detective 'Bos'n' Taguchi
Takeshi Katōas Detective Nakao
Takashi Shimuraas Chief of Investigation Section
Jun Tazakias Kamiya, National Shoes Publicity Director
Nobuo Nakamuraas Ishimaru, National Shoes Design Department Director
Cinematographer
Takao Saitō
Asakazu Nakai
Composer
Masaru Satō
Editor
Akira Kurosawa
Producer
Tomoyuki Tanaka
Ryuzo Kikushima
Disc 2
BDHigh and Low (1963)
142 min
CrimeThrillerDrama
A Yokohama shoe executive faces a wrenching choice when kidnappers mistakenly seize his chauffeur’s son but demand the ransom anyway.
Credits
Director
Akira Kurosawa
Writer
Hideo Oguni
Eijiro Hisaita
Ryuzo Kikushima
Akira Kurosawa
Cast
Toshirō Mifuneas Kingo Gondo
Tatsuya Nakadaias Chief Detective Tokura
Kyōko Kagawaas Reiko Gondo
Tatsuya Mihashias Kawanishi, Gondo's secretary
Isao Kimuraas Detective Arai
Kenjirō Ishiyamaas Chief Detective 'Bos'n' Taguchi
Takeshi Katōas Detective Nakao
Takashi Shimuraas Chief of Investigation Section
Jun Tazakias Kamiya, National Shoes Publicity Director
Nobuo Nakamuraas Ishimaru, National Shoes Design Department Director
Cinematographer
Takao Saitō
Asakazu Nakai
Composer
Masaru Satō
Editor
Akira Kurosawa
Producer
Tomoyuki Tanaka
Ryuzo Kikushima
Images
Release Details
- Packaging
- Blu-ray Case
Catalogue Info
- Added by
- Matthew Simpson
- Date added
- June 18, 2026