Gate of Hell
地獄門
1953 · 1h 26m · Drama, History, Romance · Japan
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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.
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Teinosuke Kinugasa6.6Smart score
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12th centurybuddhistbushidohusband wife relationshipjealousyjidaigekisamurai
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