The film was a massive international success, helping to bring Japanese cinema to the forefront of global attention alongside works by Kurosawa and Mizoguchi. The Cinematic Palette from Feudal Japan - Gate of Hell
: 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. Gate of Hell (1953)
Set in 1160 during the , the film follows a loyal samurai, Endo Morito (Kazuo Hasegawa). The film was a massive international success, helping
: When the rebellion is crushed, Lord Kiyomori offers Morito any reward he desires. Morito requests to marry Kesa, only to discover she is already married to Wataru Watanabe (Isao Yamagata), a noble member of the Imperial Guard. Set in 1160 during the , the film
: The film begins with the unfurling of an emakimono (picture scroll) depicting the rebellion, which then dissolves into live-action footage that mimics the scroll's horizontal movement. 3. Cast and Crew Director/Co-screenwriter : Teinosuke Kinugasa Main Cast : Kazuo Hasegawa as Endo Morito Machiko Kyō as Lady Kesa Isao Yamagata as Wataru Watanabe Costume Design : Sanzo Wada 4. Awards and Reception