The read
A Balasaur Score of 78 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 7.2/10, Rotten Tomatoes 100%. Critics rate it 28 points higher than audiences do. Scores higher than 74% of the 813 1960s drama movies in this catalog. It runs a compact 1h 30m.
Synopsis
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.
Ratings
Critics rate it 28 points higher than audiences do.
78 audience votes
Key crew
- Seijun SuzukiDirector
- Naozumi YamamotoOriginal Music Composer
- Gorō TanadaScreenplay
Cast
- Joe ShishidoShintaro Ibuki
- Kōji WadaAbe
- Yumiko NogawaMaya
- Tomiko IshiiOroku
- Kayo MatsuoOmino
- Satoko KasaiSen
- Misako TominagaMachiko
- Isao TamagawaHoridome
- Chico LourantBlack Pastor
- Eimei EsumiOgasawara
- Hiroshi ChōPotato Seller
- Keisuke NoroIshii
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Themes
The Best Movies of 1964
Gate of Flesh is #24 of 60
