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The Lower Depths

The Lower Depths

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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Movie Details

  • Original Title: どん底
  • Genres: Drama
  • Release Date: 1957-10-01
  • Runtime: 125 minutes
  • Rating: 7.1/10 (133 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: TOHO
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.8134
  • Languages: Japanese

Cast & Crew

Toshirō Mifune

Toshirō Mifune

as Sutekichi the Thief

Isuzu Yamada

Isuzu Yamada

as Osugi the Landlady

Kyōko Kagawa

Kyōko Kagawa

as Okayo, Osugi's Sister

Ganjirō Nakamura II

Ganjirō Nakamura II

as Rokubei, Osugi's Husband

Minoru Chiaki

Minoru Chiaki

as Former Samurai

Kamatari Fujiwara

Kamatari Fujiwara

as The Actor

Akemi Negishi

Akemi Negishi

as Osen the Prostitute

Nijiko Kiyokawa

Nijiko Kiyokawa

as Otaki the Candy-Seller

Kōji Mitsui

Kōji Mitsui

as Yoshisaburo the Gambler

Eijirō Tōno

Eijirō Tōno

as Tomekichi the Tinker

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Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Lower Depths?

The Lower Depths is a Drama movie directed by . It was released on 1957-10-01.

Who are the main actors in The Lower Depths?

The main cast includes Toshirō Mifune, Isuzu Yamada, Kyōko Kagawa, Ganjirō Nakamura II, Minoru Chiaki, .

Where can I watch The Lower Depths online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Lower Depths is available.

Is The Lower Depths based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of The Lower Depths?

The Lower Depths has an IMDb rating of 7.1/10 based on 133 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Lower Depths?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Lower Depths?

The soundtrack was composed by TOHO. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Lower Depths filmed?

The Lower Depths was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Lower Depths?

The total runtime of The Lower Depths is 125 minutes.

Is The Lower Depths suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Lower Depths?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Lower Depths.

Does The Lower Depths have a post-credit scene?

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