Gate of Hell (1953)

10/30/1953 (JP) • 1h 26m

Drama, History, Romance

The most honored screen import in a decade!

Overview

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.

Top Billed Cast

Kazuo Hasegawa

Moritō Endō

Machiko Kyō

Lady Kesa

Isao Yamagata

Wataru Watanabe

Jun Tazaki

Kogenta

Koreya Senda

Gen Kiyomori


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Status

Released

Original Language

Japanese

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

samurai

jealousy

husband wife relationship

buddhist

jidaigeki

bushido

12th century

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