Escape from Hell
Originally released in 1963. Escape from Hell is a drama/crime film. directed by Kazuo Inoue.
Starring Rentaro Mikuni, Mariko Okada, and Keiji Sada
Synopsis
This suspense drama set in the mid 1700's depicts the plan of the Tokugawa rulers to send a number of homeless men to a remote island Sado to perform forced labor. Living conditions on the island are terrible and the men soon become rebellious. Based on a short story by Seichō Matsumoto.
Quick Facts
Release Date
January 27, 1963
63 years ago
Runtime
1h 58m
118 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (5 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Shochiku
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Escape from Hell about?
This suspense drama set in the mid 1700's depicts the plan of the Tokugawa rulers to send a number of homeless men to a remote island Sado to perform forced labor. Living conditions on the island a...
Who directed Escape from Hell?
Escape from Hell was directed by Kazuo Inoue.
How long is Escape from Hell?
Escape from Hell has a runtime of 1 hours and 58 minutes (118 minutes total).
When was Escape from Hell released?
Escape from Hell was released on January 27, 1963 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Escape from Hell?
The main cast of Escape from Hell includes Rentaro Mikuni, Mariko Okada, Keiji Sada, Takahiro Tamura, Hiroyuki Nagato.