Gate of Flesh (1964)
Starring Jō Shishido, Kōji Wada, Yumiko Nogawa
Directed by Seijun Suzuki
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.
Runtime: 90 min.
Rating: 6.5
DVD
Languages: English,Japanese
Countries: Japan
Genres: Drama
Keywords: eroticism,prostitution,pink film,japanese new wave
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