King's Ransom (novel)
King's Ransom: An 87th Precinct Mystery is a novel by Ed McBain (Evan Hunter) published in 1959, part of his 87th Precinct series of police procedural novels and short stories. It centers on the moral dilemma faced by a wealthy man when he is forced to choose between using his wealth to fulfill a personal ambition or saving the life of a kidnapped child.
Adaptations
- The 1963 Japanese film High and Low, directed by Akira Kurosawa, is loosely based on the novel.[1]
- "King's Ransom", episode 21 of the American television series 87th Precinct, is based on the novel. It was broadcast February 19, 1962.
- A remake of the Kurosawa film was announced in February 2024. It was directed by Spike Lee and features Denzel Washington in the lead role.[2] The film debuted at the Cannes Film Festival in May 2025.[3]
See also
References
- ^ High and Low at IMDb
- ^ Stephan, Katcy (February 8, 2024). "Denzel Washington and Spike Lee Reuniting to Remake Kurosawa's 'High and Low' With A24 and Apple". Variety. Retrieved February 8, 2024.
- ^ Bradshaw, Peter (May 19, 2025). "Highest 2 Lowest review – Spike Lee and Denzel Washington remake Kurosawa in fine style". The Guardian. ISSN 0261-3077. Retrieved May 20, 2025.