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.
Where to watch Gate of Flesh in United States
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Where is Gate of Flesh streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Criterion Channel, Plex | — |
| United Kingdom | — | Amazon Video |
| Canada | Criterion Channel | — |
| Germany | ASIATIC Amazon Channel | Amazon Video |
| Japan | U-NEXT, FOD | Google Play Movies |
About Gate of Flesh
Gate of Flesh is a 1964 Japanese-language drama and crime film directed by Seijun Suzuki. The cast is led by Joe Shishido, Kōji Wada, Yumiko Nogawa. It has a runtime of 1h 30m. Viewers rate it 6.6/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Criterion Channel, Plex.
Gate of Flesh was produced by Nikkatsu Corporation and made in Japan. It was released on May 31, 1964.
- Director
- Seijun Suzuki
- Writers
- Gorō Tanada
- Release date
- May 31, 1964
- Original language
- Japanese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- Japan
- Production
- Nikkatsu Corporation
Gate of Flesh cast & crew
Gate of Flesh was directed by Seijun Suzuki and written by Gorō Tanada.
The cast features Joe Shishido as Shintaro Ibuki, Kōji Wada as Abe, Yumiko Nogawa as Maya, Tomiko Ishii as Oroku, Kayo Matsuo as Omino, and Satoko Kasai as Sen.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Naozumi Yamamoto, cinematography is by Shigeyoshi Mine, and it was produced by Kaneo Iwai.
Is Gate of Flesh worth watching?
Gate of Flesh holds an audience score of 6.6/10 from 69 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 30m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama and crime, Gate of Flesh is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Gate of Flesh
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Cast of Gate of Flesh
Joe Shishido
Shintaro Ibuki
Kōji Wada
Abe
Yumiko Nogawa
Maya
Tomiko Ishii
Oroku
Kayo Matsuo
Omino
Satoko Kasai
Sen
Misako Tominaga
Machiko
Isao Tamagawa
Horidome
Chico Lourant
Black Pastor
Eimei Esumi
Ogasawara
Hiroshi Chō
Potato Seller
Keisuke Noro
Ishii
Gate of Flesh — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Gate of Flesh in United States?
Gate of Flesh is streaming on Criterion Channel, Plex in United States.
▸Is Gate of Flesh on Criterion Channel?
Yes — Gate of Flesh is currently available on Criterion Channel in United States.
▸What language is Gate of Flesh in?
Gate of Flesh is originally in Japanese, with audio tracks including English, Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Gate of Flesh?
Gate of Flesh runs 1 hours 30 minutes (90 minutes).
▸What is Gate of Flesh rated?
It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 69 ratings.
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