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An injured thief on the run finds sanctuary within a brothel of united, ruthless women.An injured thief on the run finds sanctuary within a brothel of united, ruthless women.An injured thief on the run finds sanctuary within a brothel of united, ruthless women.
Jô Shishido
- Shintaro Ibuki
- (as Joe Shishido)
Chico Lourant
- Black Pastor
- (as Chico Roland)
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- TriviaIn an interview Seijun answered the question of the uniqueness of this film in relation to other B/Program pictures he made in the time: "The studio wanted to make a skin flick, that's all. We couldn't make a real porno back then, though."
- GoofsA downward shot pans across a crowd following a stretcher. When straight down, you see the shadow of the camera, crane and the camera operator.
- ConnectionsFeatured in From the Ruins: Making 'Gate of Flesh' (2005)
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Not for the Squeamish
This film proves that good directors are able to make first-rate films in spite of very modest budgets if they have the desire and creativity necessary to succeed. Essentially, this movie concerns the plight of a small number of prostitutes who are trying to survive in post-World War II Tokyo during the American occupation. With food, medicine, shelter and employment in scarce supply those without any resources became like animals just trying to stay alive. So 5 or 6 young prostitutes take refuge in a bombed out basement and agree to live by a very strict code which forbids, among other things, sex without payment. Those who fail to comply are tortured and then thrown back onto the cold streets without any means of protection or support. At any rate, things are going well for this small group until a war-weary Japanese soldier arrives suffering from a gunshot wound. Now, rather than giving away the entire plot I will just say that the director, Seijun Suzuki, uses various techniques (like different colors to differentiate the women) to create something quite impressive out of almost nothing. Just be advised that there is some nudity and violence that wasn't usual for this period in time. But even here he uses symbolism in many cases so that it doesn't seem crass or vulgar. In short, this is a picture that I recommend to those who can appreciate artistry and ingenuity and don't depend on special effects and CGI for their film entertainment. But it's not for the squeamish.
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- Nakito - Profis der Liebe
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- Nikkatsu Studios, Tokyo, Japan(Studio)
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