Movie
Gate of Flesh
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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Checked Sep 5, 2026
Gate of Flesh is available to stream on The Criterion Channel in United States. Use the direct links below to open the provider.
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.
More about Gate of Flesh
Cast
Joe ShishidoShintaro Ibuki
Kōji WadaAbe
Yumiko NogawaMaya
Tomiko IshiiOroku
Kayo MatsuoOmino
Misako TominagaMachiko
Isao TamagawaHoridomeCredits
- Directed by
- Seijun Suzuki
- Written by
- Gorō Tanada, Taijirō Tamura
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- Japanese
- Original title
- 肉体の門
Production
Nikkatsu CorporationJapan
Themes
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