Gate of Flesh(1964)
肉体の門
Gate of Flesh Synopsis
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.
Gate of Flesh (1964) is a drama and crime film directed by Seijun Suzuki, released on May 31, 1964 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Joe Shishido, Kōji Wada, Yumiko Nogawa and Tomiko Ishii. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 74 ratings.
- Director:
- Seijun Suzuki
- Writers:
- Taijirō Tamura, Gorō Tanada
- Producers:
- Kaneo Iwai
- Cinematographer:
- Shigeyoshi Mine
- Composer:
- Naozumi Yamamoto
- Production:
- Nikkatsu Corporation
- Status:
- Released
Gate of Flesh (1964) Trailer
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Gate of Flesh Cast & Crew
Main cast
Joe Shishido
as Shintaro Ibuki
Kōji Wada
as Abe
Yumiko Nogawa
as Maya
Tomiko Ishii
as Oroku
Kayo Matsuo
as Omino
- Satoko Kasai
Satoko Kasai
as Sen
Misako Tominaga
as Machiko
Isao Tamagawa
as Horidome
Chico Lourant
as Black Pastor
Eimei Esumi
as Ogasawara
- Hiroshi Chō
Hiroshi Chō
as Potato Seller
Keisuke Noro
as Ishii
Key crew
Directed by Seijun Suzuki, written by Taijirō Tamura and Gorō Tanada, produced by Kaneo Iwai.
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Gate of Flesh Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 74 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 (1964) is available to stream on Criterion Channel. 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 (1964) includes Joe Shishido, Kōji Wada, Yumiko Nogawa, Tomiko Ishii and Kayo Matsuo. The film was directed by Seijun Suzuki. 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 May 31, 1964 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is Gate of Flesh worth watching?
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Gate of Flesh (1964) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 74 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.