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A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 76.3 / 100
1964·Drama / Crime·1h 30m

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.

Above the Line
Seijun Suzuki·DirectorGorō Tanada·ScreenplayTaijirō Tamura·NovelShigeyoshi Mine·Director of PhotographyNaozumi Yamamoto·Original Music ComposerAkira Suzuki·Editor
Cast
Joe Shishido·Shintaro IbukiKōji Wada·AbeYumiko Nogawa·MayaTomiko Ishii·OrokuKayo Matsuo·OminoSatoko Kasai·SenMisako Tominaga·MachikoIsao Tamagawa·HoridomeChico Lourant·Black PastorEimei Esumi·Ogasawara
Full Crew
(14 credits)
Directing· 2
Seijun Suzuki·DirectorMasami Kuzū·Assistant Director
Writing· 2
Gorō Tanada·ScreenplayTaijirō Tamura·Novel
Camera· 1
Shigeyoshi Mine·Director of Photography
Editing· 2
Akira Suzuki·EditorMasaru Mori·Colorist
Sound & Music· 2
Naozumi Yamamoto·Original Music ComposerTsugio Yonezu·Sound
Art & Design· 2
Takeo Kimura·Art DirectionTakeo Kimura·Production Design
Production· 2
Kaneo Iwai·ProducerYoshiaki Yabuuchi·Production Manager
Other Departments· 1
Aizo Kono·Gaffer
By the Numbers
76.3
OF 100
Master Score
7.2
OF 10
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Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

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Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Serious
Composition
Centered
Era
1950s
Visual Style
Illustrated

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Key Elements
LightsRed CrossbeamDressesTops
Atmosphere
Muted
Color Mood
Mixed
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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