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1953

Gate of Hell

Directed by Teinosuke Kinugasa
The most honored screen import in a decade!

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.

Duration

1h 26m

Released

October 30, 1953

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  • Kazuo Hasegawa
  • Machiko Kyō
  • Isao Yamagata
  • Yataro Kurokawa
  • Kōtarō Bandō
  • Jun Tazaki
  • Koreya Senda
  • Masao Shimizu
  • Tatsuya Ishiguro

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