Jigoku (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1960, Jigoku is a drama and horror film directed by Nobuo Nakagawa, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. A group of sinners involved in interconnected tales of murder, revenge, deceit and adultery all meet at the Gates of Hell.
Who’s in it. Jigoku stars Shigeru Amachi as Shirô Shimizu, Utako Mitsuya as Yukiko / Sachiko, Yôichi Numata as Tamura and Hiroshi Hayashi as Gôzô Shimizu, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Jigoku has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Jigoku page.
If you liked it. Fans of Jigoku tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Jigoku (1960)?
- In US, Jigoku is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Jigoku worth watching?
- Jigoku holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and horror. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Jigoku?
- Jigoku stars Shigeru Amachi, Utako Mitsuya, Yôichi Numata, Hiroshi Hayashi and Kanjūrō Arashi.
- When was Jigoku released?
- Jigoku was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.