Gate of Flesh
- Released on
- Runtime
- 90 mins
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.
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
- Jō Shishido
- Kōji Wada
- Yumiko Nogawa
- Tomiko Ishii
- Kayo Matsuo
- Satoko Kasai
- Misako Tominaga
- Isao Tamagawa
- Chico Lourant
- Eimei Esumi
- Hiroshi Chō
- Keisuke Noro
- Mikiko Sakai
- Terue Shigemori
- Kōji Yashiro
- Takashi Nomura
- Shinzō Shibata
- Akira Hisamatsu
- Akira Takahashi
- Jiro Hiratsuka
- Kuniya Mizukawa
- Hiroshi Takao
- Yōko Ogata
- Yōko Yokota
- Keiko Kitaide
- Yôko Naka
- Megumi Wakaba
- Tamehisa Aida
- Akio Sawai
- Yoshiyuki Nemoto
- Akio Fujii
Director
- Seijun Suzuki
Producers
- Kaneo Iwai
Screenwriter
- Gorō Tanada
