Zegen (1987)
Released: 02 Jun 1987
Runtime: 123 Mins
Genre: Comedy History Countries: Japan Languages: Japanese
Directed By: Shōhei Imamura
Actors: Ken Ogata Mitsuko Baisho Ko Chun-Hsiung Norihei Miki Hiroyuki Konishi Sanshô Shinsui Tetta Sugimoto Taiji Tonoyama Shino Ikenami Gen Kodama Kurenai Kanda Mami Kumagaya
Subtitles:English srt
Alternate Titles: 女衒 zegen le seigneur des bordels
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.