Gate of Youth (1981)
Original title: 青春の門
Gate of Youth is a 1981 Japanese-language drama movie directed by Kinji Fukasaku and Koreyoshi Kurahara, with a running time of 2h 20m. It stars Bunta Sugawara, Keiko Matsuzaka and Koichi Sato.
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.
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What is Gate of Youth about?
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.
When was Gate of Youth released?
Gate of Youth was released on 15 January 1981.
How long is Gate of Youth?
Gate of Youth runs 2h 20m.
Who made Gate of Youth?
Gate of Youth was directed by Kinji Fukasaku and Koreyoshi Kurahara.