

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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- Released
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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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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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