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Gate of Hell (地獄門, Jigokumon) is a 1953 Japanese jidaigeki film directed by Teinosuke Kinugasa. [1] [2] It tells the story of a samurai ( Kazuo Hasegawa) who tries to marry a woman ( Machiko Kyō) he rescues, only to discover that she is already married.
Mar 14, 2021 · A winner of Academy Awards for best foreign-language film and best costume design, Gate of Hell is a visually sumptuous, psychologically penetrating work from Teinosuke Kinugasa. In the midst of epic, violent intrigue in twelfth-century Japan, an imperial warrior falls for a lady-in-waiting; after he discovers she is married, he ...
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A winner of Academy Awards for best foreign-language film and best costume design, Gate of Hell is a visually sumptuous, psychologically penetrating work from Teinosuke Kinugasa. In the midst of epic, violent intrigue in twelfth-century Japan, an imperial warrior falls for a lady-in-waiting; after he discovers she is married, he becomes ...
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Gate of Hell: Directed by Teinosuke Kinugasa. With Kazuo Hasegawa, Machiko Kyô, Isao Yamagata, Yatarô Kurokawa. A samurai pursues a married lady-in-waiting.
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- Drama, History
- Teinosuke Kinugasa
- 1954-12-10
Apr 10, 2013 · T he restoration of Teinosuke Kinugasa’s Gate of Hell (1953) is an occasion for celebration, the reclamation of a great cinematic treasure from the dustbin of history, where it languished for many decades. Viewers can now see the movie as it has not been seen for half a century.
Gate of Hell (1953) directed by Teinosuke Kinugasa • Reviews, film + cast • Letterboxd. 1953. 地獄門. 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.
Play Trailer. 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. Teinosuke Kinugasa. Director, Screenplay. Masaichi Nagata. Screenplay.