The Gate of Youth
青春の門
Synopsis
Mainly the story of Shinsuke and his stepmother, ranging from Shinsuke's infanthood to his mid-teens. Coal workers and the mines dominate nearly every aspect of the life of the characters. Shinsuke's father 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 kind Korean and a Harley-riding yakuza.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kirio Urayama
- Screenplay & Story
- Akira Hayasaka, Kirio Urayama, Hiroyuki Itsuki
- Original Score
- Riichirō Manabe
- Original Title
- 青春の門
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 3h 8m
- Production Studios
- Toho Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kirio Urayama
Akira Hayasaka, Kirio Urayama, Hiroyuki Itsuki
Riichirō Manabe
Hiroshi Murai
Nobuo Ogawa
Sanezumi Fujimoto, Tokuko Miyako, Hiroshi Haryu
Department Leadership Roster
Akira Hayasaka
Writer
Kirio Urayama
Writer
Sanezumi Fujimoto
Producer
Tokuko Miyako
Producer
Hiroshi Haryu
Producer
Riichirō Manabe
Original Music Composer
Hiroshi Murai
Director of Photography
Nobuo Ogawa
Editor
Kirio Urayama
Director
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Gate of Youth
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Gate of Youth about?
Mainly the story of Shinsuke and his stepmother, ranging from Shinsuke's infanthood to his mid-teens. Coal workers and the mines dominate nearly every aspect of the life of the characters. Shinsuke's father 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 kind Korean and a Harley-riding yakuza.
Who directed The Gate of Youth?
The Gate of Youth was directed by Kirio Urayama.
Who stars in The Gate of Youth?
The principal cast of The Gate of Youth includes Sayuri Yoshinaga, Ken Tanaka, Keiko Takahashi, Shoichi Ozawa, Chōichirō Kawarasaki.
When was The Gate of Youth released and how long is it?
The Gate of Youth was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 3h 8m.
Who composed the musical score for The Gate of Youth?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Gate of Youth was composed by Riichirō Manabe.
Is The Gate of Youth based on a book or true story?
The Gate of Youth is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Hiroyuki Itsuki".