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The Lower Depths

1957 · 125 min · Director: Akira Kurosawa

The Lower Depths (1957) is a drama film, directed by Akira Kurosawa. It stars Toshirō Mifune and Isuzu Yamada. The 125-minute film holds an audience score of 7.1/10.

What The Lower Depths Is About

Residents of a rundown boardinghouse in 19th-century Japan, including a mysterious old man and an aging actor, get drawn into a love triangle that turns violent. When amoral thief Sutekichi breaks off his affair with landlady Osugi to romance her younger sister, Okayo, Osugi extracts her revenge by revealing her infidelity to her jealous husband.

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What is The Lower Depths about?

Residents of a rundown boardinghouse in 19th-century Japan, including a mysterious old man and an aging actor, get drawn into a love triangle that turns violent. When amoral thief Sutekichi breaks off his affair with landlady Osugi to romance her younger sister, Okayo, Osugi extracts her revenge by revealing her infidelity to her jealous husband.

Where can I watch The Lower Depths?

The Lower Depths is available to watch on digital platforms such as Criterion Channel. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is The Lower Depths?

The Lower Depths runs for 125 minutes (2h 5m).

When did The Lower Depths come out?

The Lower Depths was released in 1957.

Who directed The Lower Depths?

The Lower Depths was directed by Akira Kurosawa.

Who stars in The Lower Depths?

The Lower Depths stars Toshirō Mifune, Isuzu Yamada, Kyōko Kagawa, Ganjirō Nakamura II.

What is The Lower Depths's rating?

The Lower Depths holds 7.2/10 on IMDb and 7.1/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 71 out of 100.

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