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Gate of Flesh

Gate of Flesh

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Status

Released

Release Date

May 31, 1964

Runtime

1h 30m

Genres

Drama

User Score

66%

Original Title

肉体の門

Production Companies

Nikkatsu Corporation

Director

Seijun Suzuki

Description

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.