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If you're browsing genre titles, The Lower Depths (1957) is the kind of pick that keeps things moving without overcomplicating the premise. It favors steady pacing and a few well-timed beats over constant escalation, which makes it easy to follow. The cast—featuring Toshirō Mifune, Isuzu Yamada, and Kyōko Kagawa—helps anchor the story and sell the character chemistry. Ratings hover around 3.9/10, and it’s likely to land best with fans of the genre. Streaming, rental, and purchase options can change by region and date—check this page for the latest availability.
The Lower Depths (1957)
Los bajos fondos, Natherberget, Donzoko, Donzoko: Ralé-
Released: October 1, 1957
Runtime: 125 min
: 3.9/10 from 142 votes
Cast: Toshirō Mifune, Isuzu Yamada, Kyōko Kagawa, Ganjirō Nakamura II, Minoru Chiaki, Kamatari Fujiwara
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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