High and Low (1963) – Filming Locations
Drama / Crime / Thriller · Directed by Akira Kurosawa · Starring Toshirō Mifune, Kyōko Kagawa
A Yokohama shoe executive faces a wrenching choice when kidnappers mistakenly seize his chauffeur’s son but demand the ransom anyway.
Where was High and Low filmed?
- Yokohama, Japan, Yokohama – Scenes of the kidnapper's movements and police investigation in the harbor district. The harbor area provided the working-class backdrop for the kidnapper's escape route and the police surveillance scenes
- Tokyo, Japan, Tokyo – Urban pursuit scenes and the frantic city streets where the kidnapper flees. The bustling city streets of Tokyo provided the contrast between the wealthy and poor districts central to Kurosawa's social critique
- Yokohama, Japan, Yokohama – Scenes involving the docks and waterfront during the ransom exchange preparations. The waterfront park served as a location for key scenes depicting the social geography between wealthy and working-class areas