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Gate of Flesh
Drama
Crime
⭐ 6.6
JA
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Released May 31, 1964
Release
May 31, 1964
Runtime
1h 30m
Rating
⭐ 6.6 / 10
Director
Seijun Suzuki
Genres
Drama · Crime
Status
Released
Starring
Joe Shishido, Kōji Wada, Yumiko Nogawa, Tomiko Ishii, Kayo Matsuo
About Gate of Flesh
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.
Movie Details
| Director | Seijun Suzuki |
| Cast | Joe Shishido as Shintaro Ibuki, Kōji Wada as Abe, Yumiko Nogawa as Maya, Tomiko Ishii as Oroku, Kayo Matsuo as Omino, Satoko Kasai as Sen, Misako Tominaga as Machiko, Isao Tamagawa as Horidome, Chico Lourant as Black Pastor, Eimei Esumi as Ogasawara, Hiroshi Chō as Potato Seller, Keisuke Noro as Ishii, Mikiko Sakai as , Terue Shigemori as , Kōji Yashiro as , Takashi Nomura as , Shinzō Shibata as , Akira Hisamatsu as , Akira Takahashi as , Jiro Hiratsuka as |
| Genre | Drama, Crime |
| Runtime | 90 min |
| Studio | Nikkatsu Corporation |
| Country | Japan |
| Languages | English, Japanese |
| IMDb | View on IMDb |
Where to Watch
Criterion Channel
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