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Gate of Hell

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6.9
1,182
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Original title
Jigokumon (Gate of Hell)
Year
Running time
85 min.
Country
Japan Japan
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Genre
Drama | Feudal Japan. Samurai. 12th Century
Synopsis
During an attempted coup in 12th century Japan, one of the court's ladies in waiting disguises herself as the lord's wife to allow her to flee with the help of a loyal samurai. After the coup fails, the samurai asks his lord to let him marry the woman as his reward. The lord grants the request and then discovers she is already married to one of the ruling family's lieges. The samurai clings to his desire, importuning her to leave her husband, then challenging the husband to release her. Although the husband stays calm and she stays faithful, the samurai remains intemperate and stubborn, with tragic consequences.
Awards
1954: Oscar: Best Costume Design (Color). Honorary Award: Best Foreign Language Picture
1954: BAFTA Awards: Nominated for Best Film from any Source
1954: Cannes Film Festival: Palme d´Or (Golden Palm)
1954: New York Film Critics Circle Awards: Best Foreign Language Film
1954: Locarno International Film Festival: Grand Prize
1954: National Board of Review: Top Best Foreign Films
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User history
Gate of Hell
1953
Teinosuke Kinugasa
6.9
(1,182)
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