Joe ShishidoShintaro IbukiSavaraTV movie
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.
DramaCrime
Starring
Joe Shishido, Kōji Wada, Yumiko Nogawa
Directed by
Seijun Suzuki
About
Gate of Flesh
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.
Information
- Released
- May 31, 1964
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Status
- Released
Language & origin
- Original audio
- Japanese
- Country
- JP
- Rating
- Not rated
- Directed by
- Seijun Suzuki
Production
- Studio
- Nikkatsu Corporation
Cast
People in this story
Joe ShishidoShintaro Ibuki
Kōji WadaAbe
Yumiko NogawaMaya
Tomiko IshiiOroku
Kayo MatsuoOmino
Misako TominagaMachiko
Isao TamagawaHoridome
Chico LourantBlack Pastor
Eimei EsumiOgasawara
Keisuke NoroIshiiMetadata and artwork discovery powered by TMDB.