66% Match19641h 30m
DramaCrime
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, Kōji Wada, Yumiko Nogawa, Tomiko Ishii, Kayo Matsuo, Satoko Kasai
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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.
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2.4
Release
May 31, 1964
Genres
Drama, Crime
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Japan
Languages
EnglishJapanese
Keywords
tokyo, japanprostitutionpost war japanjapanese new waveshōwa era (1926-89)post-war chaos period