Gate of Flesh
Nikutai no mon
1964, Film, 90 min, Drama, Japanese, Japan, MoviePedia score 67
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.
Directed by Seijun Suzuki
Cast
- Jō Shishido as Shintaro Ibuki
- Kōji Wada as Abe
- Yumiko Nogawa as Maya
- Tomiko Ishii as Oroku
- Kayo Matsuo as Omino
- Kuniko Kawanishi
- Misako Tominaga as Machiko
- Isao Tamagawa as Horidome
- Chico Lourant as Black Pastor
- Eimei Esumi as Sen
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