Five Gates to Hell (1959): Cast & Plot
Five Gates to Hell is a 1959 war drama directed by James Clavell, starring Dolores Michaels as Athena, Patricia Owens and Shirley Knight. It runs 1 hour 38 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 38m (98 min)
- Director
- James Clavell
- Original language
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English - Studio
- 20th Century Fox
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Five Gates to Hell About?
The premise of Five Gates to Hell without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In a war‑torn Indo‑China, a convoy of white women—nurses, doctors and nuns—are captured by enemy forces. They are taken up the river to a remote castle hideout, where a dying war general demands their medical expertise. The captives must work under constant threat, their freedom hanging on their ability to heal the ailing commander.
Five Gates to Hell Themes & Keywords
· 3 tags- group
- rape
- violence
Five Gates to Hell Cast & Characters
Dolores Michaels leads the cast as Athena, with Patricia Owens as Joy and Shirley Knight as Sister Maria. Directed by James Clavell; 13 actors are credited in all.
- Director James Clavell
- Dolores Michaels as Athena
- Patricia Owens as Joy
- Shirley Knight as Sister Maria
- Irish McCalla as Sister Magdalena
Also Starring in Five Gates to Hell
· 9 more- Ken Scott Dr. John Richter
- Neville Brand Chen Pamok
- Benson Fong Gung Sa
- Nancy Kulp Susette
- Nobu McCarthy Chioko
- Linda Wong Ming Cha
- John Morley Dr. Jacques Minelle
- Greta Chi Yoette
- Gerry Gaylor Greta
Five Gates to Hell Plot Summary
What happens in Five Gates to Hell from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
A tense, survival-driven thriller unfolds when a group of medical professionals is seized in Indochina by a ruthless warlord-led band. Among the captives are Athena Roberts, Dolores Michaels, a nurse; Joy Brooks, Patricia Owens, another nurse; Sister Marie, Shirley Knight, a Catholic nun; and Dr. John Richter, Ken Scott, a skilled surgeon. They are brought to a jungle fortress guarded by five daunting gates and a cadre of heavily armed men, where their captors seek medical salvation for Gung Sa, a warlord who is gravely ill.
Full summary
The whole story of Five Gates to Hell, scene by scene
Five Gates to Hell Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Five Gates to Hell.
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Five Gates to Hell FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Five Gates to Hell, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Five Gates to Hell?
Five Gates to Hell runs 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
When was Five Gates to Hell released?
Five Gates to Hell was released on September 23, 1959.
Who directed Five Gates to Hell?
Five Gates to Hell was directed by James Clavell.
More films by James Clavell Who is in the cast of Five Gates to Hell?
Five Gates to Hell stars Dolores Michaels as Athena, Patricia Owens as Joy and Shirley Knight as Sister Maria, among 13 credited actors.
Does Five Gates to Hell have a post-credit scene?
No. Five Gates to Hell has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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