In the midst of an attempt to take over his company, a powerhouse executive is hit with a huge ransom demand when his servants son is kidnapped. An adaption of Ed McBain’s detective novel King’s Ransom.

A masterclass in tension and incisive social commentary, Akira Kurosawa’s sharp hybrid of chamber drama and police procedural is unquestionably one of the most dazzling thrillers ever made. Each immaculately composed shot is a rich evocation of the class conflict set forth in the film’s title.