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1963 · 2h 22m · Drama · Crime · Thriller
TMDB 8.4/10 (1,169 votes)
A Yokohama shoe executive faces a wrenching choice when kidnappers mistakenly seize his chauffeur’s son but demand the ransom anyway.
Directed by Akira Kurosawa
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Cast & crew
Akira KurosawaDirector
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
Yūnosuke Itōas Baba - National Shoes Executive
Tsutomu Yamazakias Ginjirô Takeuchi - Medical Intern
Minoru Chiakias First Reporter
Eijirō Tōnoas Factory Worker