What is Gate of Flesh?
Gate of Flesh is a 1964 Japanese crime drama directed by Seijun Suzuki and based on a novel by Taijiro Tamura. Set in the black markets and bombed-out hovels of post-World War II Tokyo, the story follows a group of prostitutes struggling for existence whose lives are disrupted by the arrival of a renegade ex-soldier.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1964
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 90 minutes
- Release date
- May 31, 1964
- Studios
- Nikkatsu Corporation
- Genres
- Drama, Crime
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Overview
Gate of Flesh is a 1964 Japanese crime drama directed by Seijun Suzuki and based on a novel by Taijiro Tamura. Set in the black markets and bombed-out hovels of post-World War II Tokyo, the story follows a group of prostitutes struggling for existence whose lives are disrupted by the arrival of a renegade ex-soldier.
Culturally, the film serves as the first entry in Suzuki's flesh trilogy. It is characterized by a whirlwind pace and a tone of social critique, utilizing brilliant colors to depict a dog-eat-dog world of chaos and clashing loyalties.
Should you watch it?
“Prostitutes in post-World War II Tokyo face clashing loyalties when an ex-soldier enters their world.”
- Visionary direction by Seijun Suzuki
- Use of brilliant colors and raw emotions
- Exploration of black markets and bombed-out hovels
- The plot concludes with tragic results
Watch it if you are interested in a social critique of post-war Japanese society.
The film is a whirlwind of pulp drama featuring a raw tone and a 90-minute runtime.
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Is Gate of Flesh worth watching?
It is a visionary work by Seijun Suzuki that combines pulp drama with social critique.
What is the movie's duration?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Is this part of a series?
Yes, it is the first film in Seijun Suzuki's flesh trilogy.
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