Das Höllentor (1953): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1953 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1953, Das Höllentor is a drama, liebesfilm and historie film directed by Teinosuke Kinugasa, running about 86 minutes. “The most honored screen import in a decade!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Das Höllentor stars Kazuo Hasegawa as Moritō Endō, Machiko Kyō as Lady Kesa, Isao Yamagata as Wataru Watanabe and Yataro Kurokawa as Shigemori, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Das Höllentor has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In USA you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Das Höllentor page.
If you liked it. Fans of Das Höllentor tend to enjoy Die Verurteilten, Der Pate, Schindlers Liste and Der Pate - Teil II.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch Das Höllentor (1953)?
- In USA, Das Höllentor is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Das Höllentor worth watching?
- Das Höllentor holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, liebesfilm and historie. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Das Höllentor?
- Das Höllentor stars Kazuo Hasegawa, Machiko Kyō, Isao Yamagata, Yataro Kurokawa and Kōtarō Bandō.
- When was Das Höllentor released?
- Das Höllentor was released in 1953, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.