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Zegen (1987)

Directed by Shōhei Imamura

Overview

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.

Length 124 minutes

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