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Gate of Flesh

Name: Gate of Flesh
Director: Seijun Suzuki
Genre: Drama, Crime
Released: 1964-05-31
Cast: Joe Shishido, Kōji Wada, Yumiko Nogawa, Tomiko Ishii, Kayo Matsuo

DramaCrime

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.

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Cast

Joe ShishidoKōji WadaYumiko NogawaTomiko IshiiKayo MatsuoSatoko KasaiMisako TominagaIsao TamagawaChico LourantEimei EsumiHiroshi ChōKeisuke Noro

Director

Seijun Suzuki

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