Gate of Flesh
6.5 / 10
English / 90 min. / 1964-05-31
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.
Cast:
Jō Shishido
as Shintaro Ibuki
Kōji Wada
as Abe
Yumiko Nogawa
as Maya
Tomiko Ishii
as Oroku
Kayo Matsuo
as Omino
Satoko Kasai
as Sen
Misako Tominaga
as Machiko
Isao Tamagawa
as Horidome
Chico Lourant
as Black Pastor
Eimei Esumi
as Ogasawara
Hiroshi Chō
as Potato Seller
Keisuke Noro
as Ishii
Mikiko Sakai
as
Terue Shigemori
as
Kōji Yashiro
as
Takashi Nomura
as
Shinzō Shibata
as
Akira Hisamatsu
as
Akira Takahashi
as
Jiro Hiratsuka
as
Kuniya Mizukawa
as
Hiroshi Takao
as
Yōko Ogata
as
Yōko Yokota
as
Keiko Kitaide
as
Yōko Naka
as
Megumi Wakaba
as
Tamehisa Aida
as
Akio Sawai
as
Yoshiyuki Nemoto
as
Akio Fujii
as