Gate of Flesh(1988)
Overview
Prostitutes in burnt out Tokyo ghetto of post-WWII Japan peddle their flesh and save one-third of their money for a proposed dancehall to be named Paradise. The hookers live in a bombed-out building, but they accept the precarious situation with typical resolve.
Director
Hideo Gosha
Studio
Toei Company
Cast
Rino Katase
as Kanto Komasa
Yūko Natori
as Rakucho no Osumi
Jinpachi Nezu
as Yoshio Hakamada
Miyuki Kanō
as Borneo Maya
Kazuyo Matsui
as Blood Sakura Ogin
Senri Yamazaki
as Fuuten no Roku
Tsunehiko Watase
as Shintaro Ibuki
Shinsuke Ashida
as Tattoo artist
Naomi Hase
as Mino Inui
Yoshimi Ashikawa
as Mitsuyo Honjo
Chie Matsuoka
as Baby
Mineko Nishikawa
as Machiko Kikuma
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1988
Runtime
1h 59m
Language
Japanese
Rating
6.2 / 10
Production Companies
Toei Company
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Where can I watch Gate of Flesh?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Gate of Flesh (1988).
What is Gate of Flesh about?▼
Prostitutes in burnt out Tokyo ghetto of post-WWII Japan peddle their flesh and save one-third of their money for a proposed dancehall to be named Paradise. The hookers live in a bombed-out building, but they accept the precarious situation with typical resolve.
Who directed Gate of Flesh?▼
Gate of Flesh was directed by Hideo Gosha and released in 1988. It is a drama, crime film.
How long is Gate of Flesh?▼
Gate of Flesh has a runtime of 1 hours and 59 minutes (119 minutes total).
Who stars in Gate of Flesh?▼
The cast of Gate of Flesh includes Rino Katase as Kanto Komasa, Yūko Natori as Rakucho no Osumi, Jinpachi Nezu as Yoshio Hakamada, Miyuki Kanō as Borneo Maya, Kazuyo Matsui as Blood Sakura Ogin and more.
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