

Gate of Hell
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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.
Where to watch Gate of Hell in India
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Where is Gate of Hell streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | Apple TV Store |
| Spain | Filmin, Acontra Plus Amazon Channel, Acontra Plus, Tivify | Amazon Video |
| Brazil | Belas Artes à La Carte | — |
| Japan | Amazon Prime Video, U-NEXT, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Amazon Video |
| South Korea | Watcha | — |
About Gate of Hell
Gate of Hell is a 1953 Japanese-language drama, history and romance film directed by Teinosuke Kinugasa. The cast is led by Kazuo Hasegawa, Machiko Kyō, Isao Yamagata. It has a runtime of 1h 26m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 100 ratings.
Gate of Hell was produced by Daiei Film and made in Japan. It was released on October 30, 1953.
- Director
- Teinosuke Kinugasa
- Writers
- Teinosuke Kinugasa, Masaichi Nagata
- Release date
- October 30, 1953
- Original language
- Japanese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- Daiei Film
Gate of Hell cast & crew
Gate of Hell was directed by Teinosuke Kinugasa and written by Teinosuke Kinugasa and Masaichi Nagata.
The cast features Kazuo Hasegawa as Moritō Endō, Machiko Kyō as Lady Kesa, Isao Yamagata as Wataru Watanabe, Yataro Kurokawa as Shigemori, Kōtarō Bandō as Rokurō, and Jun Tazaki as Kogenta.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Yasushi Akutagawa, cinematography is by Kōhei Sugiyama, and it was produced by Masaichi Nagata.
Is Gate of Hell worth watching?
Gate of Hell holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 102 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 26m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, history, and romance, Gate of Hell is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of Gate of Hell

Kazuo Hasegawa
Moritō Endō

Machiko Kyō
Lady Kesa

Isao Yamagata
Wataru Watanabe

Yataro Kurokawa
Shigemori

Kōtarō Bandō
Rokurō

Jun Tazaki
Kogenta

Koreya Senda
Gen Kiyomori

Masao Shimizu
Nobuyori

Tatsuya Ishiguro
Yachūta

Kenjiro Uemura
Masanaka

Gen Shimizu
Saburōsuke

Michiko Araki
Mano
Gate of Hell — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Gate of Hell in India?
Gate of Hell is not currently available on major streaming services in India. Availability changes often — check back soon.
▸Where can I watch Gate of Hell in the US?
In the US, Gate of Hell is streaming on Criterion Channel, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
▸What language is Gate of Hell in?
Gate of Hell is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Gate of Hell?
Gate of Hell runs 1 hours 26 minutes (86 minutes).
▸What is Gate of Hell rated?
It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 102 ratings.











