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Gate of Flesh
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Gate of Flesh

1964-05-31 · 90 min · ★ 6.6

Drama · Crime

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.

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Directors
Seijun Suzuki
Production companies
Nikkatsu Corporation
Countries
Japan
Status
Released

Top Cast

Joe ShishidoJoe ShishidoShintaro Ibuki
Kōji WadaKōji WadaAbe
Yumiko NogawaYumiko NogawaMaya
Tomiko IshiiTomiko IshiiOroku
Kayo MatsuoKayo MatsuoOmino
Satoko KasaiSen
Misako TominagaMisako TominagaMachiko
Isao TamagawaIsao TamagawaHoridome
Chico LourantChico LourantBlack Pastor
Eimei EsumiEimei EsumiOgasawara
Hiroshi ChōPotato Seller
Keisuke NoroKeisuke NoroIshii
Mikiko SakaiMikiko Sakai
Terue Shigemori
Kōji YashiroKōji Yashiro
Takashi Nomura
Shinzō Shibata
Akira Hisamatsu
Akira TakahashiAkira Takahashi
Jiro Hiratsuka

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