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The Gate of Youth

90 %|Feb 15, 1975|Drama

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.

Featured Crew

Akira Hayasaka
Writer
Kirio Urayama
Writer
Hiroyuki Itsuki
Novel
Sanezumi Fujimoto
Producer
Tokuko Miyako
Producer
Hiroshi Haryu
Producer
Riichirō Manabe
Original Music Composer
Hiroshi Murai
Director of Photography