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Gate of Flesh (1964)

Movie ★ 6.6 90 min

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.

Seijun Suzuki Director

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Quick facts

Released
May 31, 1964
Runtime
90 min
IMDb
tt0058409
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Language
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Cast

Joe Shishido Joe Shishido Shintaro Ibuki Kōji Wada Kōji Wada Abe Yumiko Nogawa Yumiko Nogawa Maya Tomiko Ishii Tomiko Ishii Oroku Kayo Matsuo Kayo Matsuo Omino Satoko Kasai Sen Misako Tominaga Misako Tominaga Machiko Isao Tamagawa Isao Tamagawa Horidome Chico Lourant Chico Lourant Black Pastor Eimei Esumi Eimei Esumi Ogasawara Hiroshi Chō Potato Seller Keisuke Noro Keisuke Noro Ishii Mikiko Sakai Mikiko Sakai Terue Shigemori Kōji Yashiro Kōji Yashiro Takashi Nomura Shinzō Shibata Akira Hisamatsu

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Frequently asked questions

What is Gate of Flesh about?
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.
Who directed Gate of Flesh?
Gate of Flesh was directed by Seijun Suzuki.
Who stars in Gate of Flesh?
Gate of Flesh stars Joe Shishido, Kōji Wada, Yumiko Nogawa, Tomiko Ishii.
When was Gate of Flesh released?
Gate of Flesh is a 1964 drama, crime film.
Where can I watch Gate of Flesh?
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