The Lower Depths(1957)
どん底
The Lower Depths Synopsis
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.
The Lower Depths (1957) is a drama film directed by Akira Kurosawa, released on October 1, 1957 with a runtime of 2h 5m. It stars Toshirō Mifune, Isuzu Yamada, Kyōko Kagawa and Ganjirō Nakamura II. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 145 ratings.
- Director:
- Akira Kurosawa
- Writers:
- Akira Kurosawa, Maxim Gorky, Hideo Oguni
- Producers:
- Tomoyuki Tanaka, Sōjirō Motoki, Akira Kurosawa
- Cinematographer:
- Kazuo Yamasaki
- Composer:
- Masaru Satō
- Production:
- TOHO
- Status:
- Released
The Lower Depths Cast & Crew
Main cast
Toshirō Mifune
as Sutekichi the Thief
Isuzu Yamada
as Osugi the Landlady
Kyōko Kagawa
as Okayo, Osugi's Sister
Ganjirō Nakamura II
as Rokubei, Osugi's Husband
Minoru Chiaki
as Former Samurai
Kamatari Fujiwara
as The Actor
Akemi Negishi
as Osen the Prostitute
Nijiko Kiyokawa
as Otaki the Candy-Seller
Kōji Mitsui
as Yoshisaburo the Gambler
Eijirō Tōno
as Tomekichi the Tinker
Haruo Tanaka
as Tatsu
Eiko Miyoshi
as Asa, Tomekichi's Wife
Key crew
Directed by Akira Kurosawa, written by Akira Kurosawa, Maxim Gorky and Hideo Oguni, produced by Tomoyuki Tanaka, Sōjirō Motoki and Akira Kurosawa.
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The Lower Depths Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 145 ratings.
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The Lower Depths – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Lower Depths online?
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The Lower Depths (1957) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Lower Depths?
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The main cast of The Lower Depths (1957) includes Toshirō Mifune, Isuzu Yamada, Kyōko Kagawa, Ganjirō Nakamura II and Minoru Chiaki. The film was directed by Akira Kurosawa. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Lower Depths released?
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The Lower Depths was released on October 1, 1957 and runs for 2h 5m.
Is The Lower Depths worth watching?
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The Lower Depths (1957) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 145 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.