What is The Lower Depths?
The Lower Depths is a film first released in 1957. Catalogued under Drama.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1957
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 125 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 1, 1957
- Studios
- TOHO
- Genres
- Drama
- Updated
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The Lower Depths is a film first released in 1957. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by TOHO. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A love triangle erupts into violence within a cramped 19th‑century Japanese boardinghouse.”
- Directed by acclaimed filmmaker Akira Kurosawa
- Strong ensemble cast portraying desperate lives
- Rich period atmosphere
- Pacing may feel deliberate for modern viewers
- Violent and adult themes may be unsettling
Watch it if you appreciate classic Japanese drama and Kurosawa’s nuanced storytelling.
The film includes mature themes of infidelity, jealousy, and violence, making it suitable for adult audiences.
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Who directed The Lower Depths (1957)?
It was directed, produced, and edited by Akira Kurosawa.
What is the source material for the film?
The screenplay is based on Maxim Gorky’s 1902 play The Lower Depths.
What is the setting of the story?
The narrative takes place in a rundown boardinghouse in 19th‑century Japan.
How long is the film?
The runtime is approximately 2 hours and 5 minutes.
What language is spoken in the film?
The film is in Japanese.
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