Gate of Hell (1953)

Cast

• Kazuo Hasegawa - Moritō Endō
• Machiko Kyō - Lady Kesa
• Isao Yamagata - Wataru Watanabe
• Yataro Kurokawa - Shigemori
• Kōtarō Bandō - Rokurō
• Jun Tazaki - Kogenta
• Koreya Senda - Gen Kiyomori
• Masao Shimizu - Nobuyori
• Tatsuya Ishiguro - Yachūta
• Kenjiro Uemura - Masanaka

Screenplay

• Kan Kikuchi (Theatre Play)
• Teinosuke Kinugasa (Screenplay)
• Masaichi Nagata (Screenplay)

Themes

Samurai Bushido Code and Warrior Honor, Samurai Bushido Honor and Feudal Japan

Keywords

samurai, jealousy, husband wife relationship, buddhist, jidaigeki, bushido, 12th century

Trailer

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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 is married.

Who directed Gate of Hell?

Gate of Hell was directed by Teinosuke Kinugasa.

Who stars in Gate of Hell?

Gate of Hell stars Kazuo Hasegawa, Machiko Kyō, Isao Yamagata, Yataro Kurokawa, Kōtarō Bandō, Jun Tazaki.

How long is Gate of Hell?

Gate of Hell has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).

What genre is Gate of Hell?

Gate of Hell is a Drama, History, Romance film.

Where was Gate of Hell produced?

Gate of Hell was produced in Japan.

What are the themes of Gate of Hell?

The themes of Gate of Hell include: Samurai Bushido Code and Warrior Honor, Samurai Bushido Honor and Feudal Japan.