Review of High and Low (1963) by Jonathan Rosenbaum for Chicago Reader — 11 Sep 1988
I would nominate this authoritative 1962 adaptation of Ed McBain’s novel The King’s Ransom as Akira Kurosawa’s best nonperiod picture, though Ikiru and Rhapsody in August are tough competitors.
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This review of High and Low (1963) was written by Jonathan Rosenbaum and published by Chicago Reader on 11 September 1988.
High and Low has generally received very positive reviews.
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