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.
Released: May 31, 1964
Runtime: 90 minutes
Genre: Drama
Stars: Jō Shishido, Kōji Wada, Yumiko Nogawa, Tomiko Ishii, Kayo Matsuo, Satoko Kasai
Crew: Seijun Suzuki (Director), Takeo Kimura (Art Direction), Naozumi Yamamoto (Original Music Composer), Akira Suzuki (Editor), Shigeyoshi Mine (Director of Photography), Tsugio Yonezu (Sound)