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Gate of Flesh

1964 1h 30m

CrimeDrama

6.6/10 TMDB Score78 votes · IMDb ↗

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.

Movie Details

Original title肉体の門
Release dateMay 31, 1964
StatusReleased
Original languageJA
CountryJapan
Keywordsprostitution, tokyo, japan, post war japan, shōwa era (1926-89), post-war chaos period, japanese new wave
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★ 6.6/10

78 votes on TMDB. IMDb ratings are shown on IMDb itself — view this title on IMDb ↗.

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What is Gate of Flesh about?

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.

When was Gate of Flesh released?

Gate of Flesh was released on May 31, 1964 (status: Released).

Who directed Gate of Flesh?

Seijun Suzuki directed Gate of Flesh.

What is the TMDB rating of Gate of Flesh?

Gate of Flesh has a TMDB rating of 6.6/10 from 78 votes.