Gate of Youth (1981)

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 eve...ry 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. more

Directing:
  • Kinji Fukasaku
  • Koreyoshi Kurahara

Writing:
  • Tatsuo Nogami
  • Hiroyuki Itsuki

Stars:
Release Date: 1981-01-15
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  • Country: JP
  • Language: 日本語
  • Runtime: 140

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