Gate of Hell
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Originally released in 1953. Gate of Hell is a drama/history film. directed by Teinosuke Kinugasa. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Kazuo Hasegawa, Machiko Kyō, and Isao Yamagata
Synopsis
Japan, 1159. Moritō, a brave samurai, performs a heroic act by rescuing the lovely Kesa during a violent uprising. Moritō falls in love with her, but becomes distraught when he finds out that she is married.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 30, 1953
72 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
User Rating
7.1/10
Great (93 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Daiei Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Gate of Hell about?
Japan, 1159. Moritō, a brave samurai, performs a heroic act by rescuing the lovely Kesa during a violent uprising. Moritō falls in love with her, but becomes distraught when he finds out that she...
Who directed Gate of Hell?
Gate of Hell was directed by Teinosuke Kinugasa.
How long is Gate of Hell?
Gate of Hell has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was Gate of Hell released?
Gate of Hell was released on October 30, 1953 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Gate of Hell?
The main cast of Gate of Hell includes Kazuo Hasegawa, Machiko Kyō, Isao Yamagata, Yataro Kurokawa, Kōtarō Bandō.