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Gate of Flesh (1964)

Gate of Flesh (1964)

Drama Crime
Release Date: 1964, May 31
Directors: Seijun Suzuki
Countries: Japan
Production: Nikkatsu Corporation
Cast: Joe Shishido, Isao Tamagawa, Hiroshi Chō, Eimei Esumi, Kayo Matsuo, Yumiko Nogawa, Chico Lourant, Kōji Wada, Misako Tominaga, Tomiko Ishii, Keisuke Noro, Satoko Kasai

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.

Keywords:

tokyo, japan prostitution post war japan shōwa era (1926-89) japanese new wave post-war chaos period