Fresh
It is hard to convey in simple language the moving qualities of this lovely film, which, among other things, was the winner of the grand prize at the Cannes film festival last spring.
Bosley Crowther, New York Times
Gate of Hell
The most honored screen import in a decade!
1953 · 1h 26m · Not Rated
Drama, History, Romance
Directed by
Teinosuke Kinugasa
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.
Director and cast
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
93%
Tomatometer
Fresh
The film's delicately choreographed battles, its use of texture and color, and its grace of movement and composition mark it as one of those rare Japanese films that survive despite overinterpretation.
Don Druker, Chicago Reader
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