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.
| Shintaro Ibuki | Joe Shishido |
| Borneo Maya | Yumiko Nogawa |
| Komasa Sen | Satoko Kasai |
| Abe | Koji Wada |
| Roku | Tomiko Ishii |
| Mino | Kayo Matsuo |
| Machiko | Misako Tominaga |
| Ishii | Keisuke Noro |
| Catholic Priest | Chico Rolando |
| Director | Seijun Suzuki |
| Music | Naozumi Yamamoto |
| Editing | Akira Suzuki |
| Production design | Takeo Kimura |
| Cinematography | Shigeyoshi Mine |
| Screenplay | Goro Tanada |
| From the novel by | Taijiro Tamura |
| Producer | Kaneo Iwai |
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