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Gate of Flesh

6.6(78)19641h 30m2

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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Status
Released
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Box office
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Language
English
  • tokyo, japan
  • prostitution
  • post war japan
  • japanese new wave
  • shōwa era (1926-89)
  • post-war chaos period

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Japan

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Availability for United States. Provided by JustWatch through the TMDB API.

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  • Criterion Channel logoCriterion Channel

Gallery

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Release dates

  • FranceFR

    • TheatricalRetrospective of Seijun Suzuki25 Mar 2026
  • GermanyDE

    • Theatrical183 May 1968
  • JapanJP

    • Theatrical31 May 1964
  • RussiaRU

    • Theatrical (limited)Retrospective of Seijun Suzuki (Moscow)21 Nov 2013

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Gate of Flesh was released on 31 May 1964.

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