Gate of Flesh

May 31, 1964

1h 30m

★ 6.5

Overview

In the shady black markets and bombed-out hovels of post–World War II Tokyo, a tough band of prostitutes eke out a dog-eat-dog existence, maintaining tenuous friendships and a semblance of order in a world of chaos. But when a renegade ex-soldier stumbles into their midst, lusts and loyalties clash, with tragic results. With Gate of Flesh, visionary director Seijun Suzuki delivers a whirlwind of social critique and pulp drama, shot through with brilliant colors and raw emotions.

Genres

Drama

Crime

Production Companies

Nikkatsu Corporation

Gate of Flesh Trailers

Cast

Shintaro Ibuki

Jō Shishido

Abe

Kōji Wada

Maya

Yumiko Nogawa

Oroku

Tomiko Ishii

Omino

Kayo Matsuo

Sen

Satoko Kasai

Machiko

Misako Tominaga

Horidome

Isao Tamagawa

Black Pastor

Chico Lourant

Ogasawara

Eimei Esumi

Potato Seller

Hiroshi Chō

Ishii

Keisuke Noro

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