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Gate of Youth

1981·Movie
2h 20min
68
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High energy, big heart, a touch of humor.

Energy

Violent

  • Violence8
  • Tension6
  • Fast Pace6

Heart

Moving and romantic

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Pathos8
  • Romance7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor4
  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Growing up, class and money, and history

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout performances and characters

  • Acting8
  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

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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.
Japanese Social DramaCoal Mining LifeComing-of-Age StoryYakuza InfluenceClass StrugglePoverty and ResilienceHistorical SettingEmotional DepthFamily Dynamics

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Is Gate of Youth worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 69/100 (IMDb 6.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Gate of Youth rated?

ViolenceSexual content

Content advisories: violence and sexual content.

How long is Gate of Youth?

2 h 20 min

Gate of Youth runs 2 h 20 min.

What language is Gate of Youth in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.