‘High and Low’: One of Akira Kurosawa’s Lesser-Known Gems

The great Japanese director draws attention to a surge in crime.

Toshiro Mifune as businessman Kingo Gondo, in “High and Low.” Toho

NR | 2h 23m | Crime, Drama, Mystery | 1963

The 1960s marked a period of remarkable technological progress, with innovations like programming languages and the introduction of the computer mouse. However, amid these advancements, the decade was also characterized by widespread unrest, including riots, assassinations, and a culture of hedonism that swept the globe.