Gate of Flesh (1964)
Gate of Flesh (1964)
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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Cast

Jō Shishido Jō Shishido As: Shintaro Ibuki
Kōji Wada Kōji Wada As: Abe
Yumiko Nogawa Yumiko Nogawa As: Maya
Tomiko Ishii Tomiko Ishii As: Oroku
Kayo Matsuo Kayo Matsuo As: Omino
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Storyline

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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Certification: 18

Details

Genres: Drama

Language: English, 日本語

Release Date: 31 May 1964

Country: JP

Runtime: 90m

Company Credits

Company: Nikkatsu Corporation

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Cast

Directed By

Seijun Suzuki

Seijun Suzuki

Director

Masami Kuzū

Masami Kuzū

Assistant Director

Writing Credits

Production Crew

Kaneo Iwai

Kaneo Iwai

Producer

Yoshiaki Yabuuchi

Yoshiaki Yabuuchi

Production Manager

Edited By

Costume and Makeup

Not currently known.

Sound

Naozumi Yamamoto

Naozumi Yamamoto

Original Music Composer

Tsugio Yonezu

Tsugio Yonezu

Sound

Visual Effects

Not currently known.

Camera

Shigeyoshi Mine

Shigeyoshi Mine

Director of Photography

Lighting

Art Department

Takeo Kimura

Takeo Kimura

Art Direction

Takeo Kimura

Takeo Kimura

Production Design

Other Crew

Not currently known.

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