


The Lower Depths at a glance
The Lower Depths is a 1957 drama film, running 2h 5m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: PG in the United Kingdom.
In the United Kingdom it is listed on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
Rated PG in the United Kingdom — generally suitable for family viewing, with the usual guidance for younger children.
All key facts8
- Type
- Feature film
- Released
- 1957-10-01
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Genres
- Drama
- Director
- Akira Kurosawa
- Original language
- Japanese
- Status
- Released
- TMDB rating
- 7.1 / 10 · 147 votes
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Availability
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Synopsis
Feature filmResidents 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.
Cast
14 names
Toshirō MifuneSutekichi the Thief
Isuzu YamadaOsugi the Landlady
Kyōko KagawaOkayo, Osugi's Sister
Ganjirō Nakamura IIRokubei, Osugi's Husband
Minoru ChiakiFormer Samurai
Kamatari FujiwaraThe Actor
Akemi NegishiOsen the Prostitute
Nijiko KiyokawaOtaki the Candy-Seller
Kōji MitsuiYoshisaburo the Gambler
Eijirō TōnoTomekichi the Tinker
Haruo TanakaTatsu
Eiko MiyoshiAsa, Tomekichi's Wife
Bokuzen HidariKahei the Pilgrim
Atsushi WatanabeKunaQuestions about The Lower Depths
Quick answersWhere can I watch The Lower Depths in the United Kingdom?
In the United Kingdom, The Lower Depths is listed on Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.
Is The Lower Depths suitable for children?
The Lower Depths is rated PG in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.
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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…
How long is The Lower Depths?
The Lower Depths runs for 2h 5m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.
Can I watch the The Lower Depths trailer?
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