High and Low - Criterion Collection (DVD)

Toshiro Mifune is unforgettable as Kingo Gondo, a wealthy industrialist whose family becomes the target of a cold-blooded kidnapper in Akira Kurosawa?s highly influential High and Low (Tengoko to jigoku). Adapting Ed McBain's detective novel King's Ransom, Kurosawa moves effortlessly from compelling race-against-time thriller to exacting social commentary, creating a penetrating portrait of contemporary Japanese society. Criterion is proud to present High and Low in an all-new high-definition digital transfer. Special Features: New, restored high-definition digital transfer with original four-track surround sound Audio commentary featuring Akira Kurosawa scholar Stephen Prince A 37-minute documentary on the making of High and Low, created as part of the Toho Masterworks series Akira Kurosawa: It Is Wonderful to Create Rare video interview with actor Toshiro Mifune, conducted by TV talk-show host Tetsuko Kuroyanagi New video interview with actor Tsutomu Yamazaki, who plays the kidnapper Theatrical trailers from Japan and the U.S. New and improved English subtitle translation PLUS: A booklet featuring a new essay by critic Geoffrey O?Brien and an on-set account by Japanese film scholar Donald Richie Copyright (C) Muze Inc. 2005. For personal use only. All rights reserved.