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The Lower Depths

1957, Movie, NR, 125 mins

The Lower Depths: Review

With THE LOWER DEPTHS, Kurosawa once again looked to Russian drama for his source material (having done so before with CRIME AND PUNISHMENT and THE IDIOT, which were only marginally successful). Based on a 1902 play by Gorky and set in 19th-century Japan, this is an ensemble film filled with fine performances (although Mifune, as usual, stands out). The action takes place in a small hostel that houses an odd assortment of eccentric, loquacious characters. The landlady, Yamad... read more leave a comment

The Lower Depths: Cast & Details

Year: 1957
Rated NR

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Cast
Toshiro Mifune: Sutekichi, the Thief
Isuzu Yamada: Osugi, the Landlady
Ganjiro Nakamura: Rokubei, Her Husband
Kyoko Kagawa: Okayo, Her Sister
Bokuzen Hidari: Kahei, the Priest
Minoru Chiaki: The Ex-samurai

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