Set in 1160 during the , the film follows a loyal samurai, Endo Morito (Kazuo Hasegawa).
Film Report: Gate of Hell (1953) Gate of Hell (Japanese: Jigokumon ) is a landmark 1953 Japanese jidaigeki (period drama) directed by . It is celebrated as a technical and aesthetic milestone, being the first Japanese color film released outside Japan and a major winner at both the Cannes Film Festival and the Academy Awards. 1. Synopsis and Plot Gate of Hell (1953)
: During a coup attempt, Lady Kesa (Machiko Kyō) volunteers to act as a decoy for the empress to allow the royal family to escape. Morito is assigned to protect her and successfully leads her to safety. Set in 1160 during the , the film