Gate of Hell
地獄門
Japan • 1953
Director
#653Criterion Collection →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.
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.
Credits
Crew
DirectorTeinosuke Kinugasa
CinematographerKōhei Sugiyama
ComposerYasushi Akutagawa
EditorShigeo Nishida
ProducerMasaichi Nagata