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Gate of Hell (1953): Where to Watch & Stream · TV Tonight

Gate of Hell

1953 · 1h 26m · Movie

Gate of Hell

The most honored screen import in a decade!

DramaHistoryRomance

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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In theaters: December 10, 1954

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Kazuo Hasegawa
Moritō Endō
Machiko Kyō
Lady Kesa
Isao Yamagata
Wataru Watanabe
Yataro Kurokawa
Shigemori
Kōtarō Bandō
Rokurō

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