High And Low (Special Edition) (1963)

  
Format:  High And Low (Special Edition) DVD 
 
 
Industrialist Toshiro Mifune hunts the kidnapper of his chauffeur's son in this drama from Akira Kurosawa. At once a fine detective story and brilliant allegory on the nature of class differences, as represented by the businessman, his servant and the kidnappers. Based on a story by Ed McBain. 143 min. Widescreen (Enhanced); Soundtrack: Japanese Dolby Digital Surround; Subtitles: English; audio commentary; documentary; interviews; theatrical trailers; more. In Japanese with English subtitles. Two-disc set.
 
SKU: D54399
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