Movie

Gate of Youth

★ 7.2(4)19812h 20m

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Director: Koreyoshi Kurahara, Kinji Fukasaku
Release date: 1981-01-15
Runtime: 2h 20m
Language: Japanese
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: Toei Company

Gate of Youth — trailer

About Gate of Youth

Gate of Youth is a 1981 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Koreyoshi Kurahara and Kinji Fukasaku, starring Bunta Sugawara, Keiko Matsuzaka and Koichi Sato. It has a runtime of 2 hours 20 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.2/10 from 4 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Gate of Youth in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The story of Shinsuke, a young man who lives through a stormy life as a poverty-stricken coal miner. Ranging from Shinsuke's infanthood to his mid-teens. Coal workers and the mines dominate nearly every aspect of his life. Shinsuke's father a group leader at the mine, dies while bravely using dynamite to rescue a group of trapped Korean miners. Several older men attempt to help he and his mother cope, including a friendly Harley-riding yakuza boss. This movie has it all, drama, romance, sex, yakuza and violence! It is based on a story by Hiroyuki Itsuki that was originally serialized in the magazine Shukan Gendai in 1969-70.

Cast

Bunta Sugawara

Shigezo Ibuki

Keiko Matsuzaka

Tae Ibuki

Koichi Sato

Shisuke Ibuki

Kaoru Sugita

Orie Maki

Hitomi Kageyama

Nenji Kobayashi

Chota

Taiko Shinbashi

Masae Maki

Aoi Nakajima

Kimiyo Hirai

Junichi Ishida

Hirano

Takeshi Ōbayashi

Sakae Umezu

Kantarō Suga

Ichimura

Themes & keywords

depressing

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Gate of Youth in Mexico?+

Gate of Youth is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Gate of Youth on Netflix?+

Gate of Youth is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is Gate of Youth?+

Gate of Youth has a runtime of 2 hours 20 minutes (140 minutes).

Who stars in Gate of Youth?+

Gate of Youth stars Bunta Sugawara, Keiko Matsuzaka, Koichi Sato, Kaoru Sugita and Hitomi Kageyama.

When did Gate of Youth come out?+

Gate of Youth is a 1981 movie directed by Koreyoshi Kurahara and Kinji Fukasaku.

What genre is Gate of Youth?+

Gate of Youth is Drama film.

Who directed Gate of Youth?+

Gate of Youth was directed by Koreyoshi Kurahara and Kinji Fukasaku.