Mifune's executive learns kidnappers took his chauffeur's child instead of his own and must decide whether to pay anyway, a moral bind that plays out through Kurosawa's precise widescreen framing. Series curator Genevieve Yue singles out its train sequence as one of cinema's most iconic. If you want a late-night classic on real film, this is the ticket.
What to expect
A 143-minute 35mm projection that starts late in the evening, so expect to walk out well after midnight. Metrograph's bar and upstairs restaurant stay busy on weekend nights, which makes it easy to arrive early or linger after the credits.
Good to know
- Metrograph is at 7 Ludlow St; take the F to East Broadway.
- At over two hours, this late show runs past midnight.
- The film is in Japanese with English subtitles.
- Members save on tickets.
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Common questions
Is High and Low shown on film?
Yes, Metrograph lists it on 35mm.
What series is it part of?
Trains: Local Routes, curated by Genevieve Yue.
