Gate of Flesh (1964)

6.6/10 90 min Drama Crime

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.

Cast

Joe Shishido

Shintaro Ibuki

Kōji Wada

Abe

Yumiko Nogawa

Maya

Tomiko Ishii

Oroku

Kayo Matsuo

Omino

Misako Tominaga

Machiko

Isao Tamagawa

Horidome

Chico Lourant

Black Pastor

Eimei Esumi

Ogasawara

Keisuke Noro

Ishii

Mikiko Sakai

Kōji Yashiro

Akira Takahashi

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