Escape from Hell (1963): cast, story & where to watch
1963 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1963, Escape from Hell is a drama and crime film directed by Kazuo Inoue, running about 118 minutes.
What it’s about. This suspense drama set in the mid 1700's depicts the plan of the Tokugawa rulers to send a number of homeless men to a remote island Sado to perform forced labor. Living conditions on the island are terrible and the men soon become rebellious. Based on a short story by Seichō Matsumoto.
Who’s in it. Escape from Hell stars Rentaro Mikuni as Shinpei, Mariko Okada as Kumi, Keiji Sada as Yajuro and Takahiro Tamura as Yokouchi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Escape from Hell has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Escape from Hell page.
If you liked it. Fans of Escape from Hell tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Escape from Hell (1963)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Escape from Hell change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Escape from Hell worth watching?
- Escape from Hell holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Escape from Hell?
- Escape from Hell stars Rentaro Mikuni, Mariko Okada, Keiji Sada, Takahiro Tamura and Hiroyuki Nagato.
- When was Escape from Hell released?
- Escape from Hell was released in 1963, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.