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Plot
A Yokohama shoe executive faces a wrenching choice when kidnappers mistakenly seize his chauffeur’s son but demand the ransom anyway.
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Cast
Toshirō Mifune
Kingo Gondo
Tatsuya Nakadai
Chief Detective Tokura
Kyōko Kagawa
Reiko Gondo
Tatsuya Mihashi
Kawanishi, Gondo's secretary
Isao Kimura
Detective Arai
Kenjirō Ishiyama
Chief Detective 'Bos'n' Taguchi
Takeshi Katō
Detective Nakao
Takashi Shimura
Chief of Investigation Section
Jun Tazaki
Kamiya, National Shoes Publicity Director
Nobuo Nakamura
Ishimaru, National Shoes Design Department Director
Yūnosuke Itō
Baba - National Shoes Executive
Tsutomu Yamazaki
Ginjirô Takeuchi - Medical Intern
Minoru Chiaki
First Reporter
Eijirō Tōno
Factory Worker
Masao Shimizu
Prison Warden
Yutaka Sada
Aoki - the Chauffeur
Masahiko Shimazu
Shinichi Aoki
- TE
Toshio Egi
Jun Gondo
Kōji Mitsui
Second Reporter
Kyū Sazanka
First Creditor
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This picture masterfully explores the moral dilemmas faced by its protagonist, a wealthy businessman whose child is abducted, leading to a tense negotiation against a backdrop of socio-economic disparity. Kurosawa intricately weaves themes of privilege, justice, and sacrifice, resulting in a compelling narrative that resonates with audiences concerned about societal issues. The film stands out in the director's oeuvre for its intense psychological depth and social critique, making it essential viewing for fans of thought-provoking cinema and crime dramas.
Themes
- •the moral complexities of wealth and privilege
- •the impact of societal inequality
- •the tension between justice and morality
- •parental sacrifice in crisis
- •crime's intrusion into domestic life
- •the power of corporate influence on law enforcement
Mood
intense
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