Gate of Flesh(1988)
肉体の門
Gate of Flesh Synopsis
Prostitutes in burnt out Tokyo ghetto of post-WWII Japan peddle their flesh and save one-third of their money for a proposed dancehall to be named Paradise. The hookers live in a bombed-out building, but they accept the precarious situation with typical resolve.
Gate of Flesh (1988) is a drama and crime film directed by Hideo Gosha, released on April 9, 1988 with a runtime of 1h 59m. It stars Rino Katase, Yūko Natori, Jinpachi Nezu and Miyuki Kanō. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 41 ratings.
- Director:
- Hideo Gosha
- Writers:
- Kazuo Kasahara, Taijirō Tamura
- Producers:
- Shigeru Okada
- Cinematographer:
- Fujio Morita
- Composer:
- Moshifumi Izumimori
- Production:
- Toei Company
- Status:
- Released
Gate of Flesh (1988) Trailer
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Gate of Flesh Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rino Katase
as Kanto Komasa
Yūko Natori
as Rakucho no Osumi
Jinpachi Nezu
as Yoshio Hakamada
Miyuki Kanō
as Borneo Maya
Kazuyo Matsui
as Blood Sakura Ogin
Senri Yamazaki
as Fuuten no Roku
Tsunehiko Watase
as Shintaro Ibuki
Shinsuke Ashida
as Tattoo artist
Naomi Hase
as Mino Inui
Yoshimi Ashikawa
as Mitsuyo Honjo
- Chie Matsuoka
Chie Matsuoka
as Baby
Mineko Nishikawa
as Machiko Kikuma
Key crew
Directed by Hideo Gosha, written by Kazuo Kasahara and Taijirō Tamura, produced by Shigeru Okada.
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Gate of Flesh Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 41 ratings.
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Gate of Flesh – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Gate of Flesh online?
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Gate of Flesh (1988) is available to stream on Hulu, U-NEXT, Toei On Demand Amazon Channel and FOD, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Gate of Flesh?
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The main cast of Gate of Flesh (1988) includes Rino Katase, Yūko Natori, Jinpachi Nezu, Miyuki Kanō and Kazuyo Matsui. The film was directed by Hideo Gosha. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Gate of Flesh released?
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Gate of Flesh was released on April 9, 1988 and runs for 1h 59m.
Is Gate of Flesh worth watching?
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Gate of Flesh (1988) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 41 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Gate of Flesh?
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Yes. The official Gate of Flesh trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.