The Gate of Youth
1975, Japanese. Directed by Kirio Urayama.
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.
- Runtime
- 3h 8m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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- Released
- 15 February 1975
- Original title
- 青春の門
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Akira Hayasaka, Kirio Urayama
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What The Gate of Youth is based on
The Gate of Youth is based on The Gate of Youth by Hiroyuki Itsuki.
The Gate of Youth
By Hiroyuki Itsuki
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The Gate of Youth runs 188 minutes (3h 8m).
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The Gate of Youth isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 15 February 1975. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Gate of Youth?
If you liked The Gate of Youth, try The Ballad of Narayama, The Nest, Little Boy Blue.
Who directed The Gate of Youth?
The Gate of Youth (1975) was directed by Kirio Urayama and stars Sayuri Yoshinaga, Ken Tanaka, Keiko Takahashi.
What is The Gate of Youth based on?
The Gate of Youth is based on The Gate of Youth by Hiroyuki Itsuki.