Gate of Flesh (1968)

  • 18
  • 05/03/1968 (DE)
  • Drama
  • 1h 30m

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.

Seijun Suzuki

Director

Taijirō Tamura

Novel

Gorō Tanada

Screenplay

Cast

Jō Shishido's headshot

Jō Shishido

Shintaro Ibuki
Kōji Wada's headshot

Kōji Wada

Abe
Yumiko Nogawa's headshot

Yumiko Nogawa

Maya
Tomiko Ishii's headshot

Tomiko Ishii

Oroku
Kayo Matsuo's headshot

Kayo Matsuo

Omino
Satoko Kasai's headshot

Satoko Kasai

Sen
Misako Tominaga's headshot

Misako Tominaga

Machiko
Isao Tamagawa's headshot

Isao Tamagawa

Horidome

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