Gate of Flesh (1964)
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.
Cast
Joe Shishido
Shintaro Ibuki
Kōji Wada
Abe
Yumiko Nogawa
Maya
Tomiko Ishii
Oroku
Kayo Matsuo
Omino
Misako Tominaga
Machiko
Isao Tamagawa
Horidome
Chico Lourant
Black Pastor
Eimei Esumi
Ogasawara
Keisuke Noro
Ishii
Mikiko Sakai
Kōji Yashiro
Akira Takahashi
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