Zegen
Originally released in 1987. Zegen is a comedy/history film. directed by Shōhei Imamura. With a runtime of 2h 4m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Ken Ogata, Mitsuko Baisho, and Ko Chun-Hsiung
Synopsis
At the time between the World Wars, Japan is involved in empire-building throughout East and Southeast Asia. After a brief career as a low-level military adventurer, Iheiji sets up chains of brothels throughout Asia. As Japan's power in the region grows, so does Iheiji's prosperity and patriotism.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 2, 1987
38 years ago
Runtime
2h 4m
124 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (14 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Toei Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Zegen about?
At the time between the World Wars, Japan is involved in empire-building throughout East and Southeast Asia. After a brief career as a low-level military adventurer, Iheiji sets up chains of brothe...
Who directed Zegen?
Zegen was directed by Shōhei Imamura.
How long is Zegen?
Zegen has a runtime of 2 hours and 4 minutes (124 minutes total).
When was Zegen released?
Zegen was released on June 2, 1987 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Zegen?
The main cast of Zegen includes Ken Ogata, Mitsuko Baisho, Ko Chun-Hsiung, Norihei Miki, Hiroyuki Konishi.