Gate of Flesh_
Original: 肉体の門
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.
Starring
Joe Shishido, Kōji Wada, Yumiko Nogawa
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Filmin
1 country
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Year context
Gate of Flesh was released 62 years ago in 1964.
Overview
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...
Gate of Flesh is a Drama, Crime film with a runtime of 1h 30m.
CAST (20)
Joe Shishido
Shintaro Ibuki
Kōji Wada
Abe
Yumiko Nogawa
Maya
Tomiko Ishii
Oroku
Kayo Matsuo
Omino
SK
Satoko Kasai
Sen
Misako Tominaga
Machiko
Isao Tamagawa
Horidome
Chico Lourant
Black Pastor
Eimei Esumi
Ogasawara
HC
Hiroshi Chō
Potato Seller
Keisuke Noro
Ishii
Mikiko Sakai
TS
Terue Shigemori
Kōji Yashiro
TN
Takashi Nomura
SS
Shinzō Shibata
AH
Akira Hisamatsu
Akira Takahashi
JH
Jiro Hiratsuka
STUDIOS (1)
Nikkatsu Corporation
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
90 min (1h 30m)
Original Title
肉体の門
Language
Japanese
Country
Rating
6.6/10 (67 votes)
Popularity
1
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Gate of Flesh about?
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.
How long is Gate of Flesh?
Gate of Flesh has a runtime of 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Who stars in Gate of Flesh?
The cast of Gate of Flesh includes Joe Shishido, Kōji Wada, Yumiko Nogawa, Tomiko Ishii, Kayo Matsuo.
What is the rating of Gate of Flesh?
Gate of Flesh has a rating of 6.6 out of 10 based on 67 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
Crime