Zegen(1987)
女衒
Zegen 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.
Zegen (1987) is a comedy and history film directed by Shōhei Imamura, released on June 2, 1987 with a runtime of 2h 4m. It stars Ken Ogata, Mitsuko Baisho, Ko Chun-Hsiung and Norihei Miki. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 16 ratings.
- Director:
- Shōhei Imamura
- Writers:
- Shōhei Imamura, Kôta Okabe
- Cinematographer:
- Masao Tochizawa
- Composer:
- Shinichiro Ikebe
- Production:
- Toei Company
- Status:
- Released
Zegen Cast & Crew
Main cast
Ken Ogata
as Iheiji Muraoka
Mitsuko Baisho
as Shiho
Ko Chun-Hsiung
as Wang
Norihei Miki
as Asanaga
Hiroyuki Konishi
as Uehara
Sanshō Shinsui
as Chota
Tetta Sugimoto
as Genkichi
Taiji Tonoyama
as Shimada
Shino Ikenami
as Tome
- Gen Kodama
Gen Kodama
- Kurenai Kanda
Kurenai Kanda
as Otsuno
- Mami Kumagaya
Mami Kumagaya
as Kino
Key crew
Directed by Shōhei Imamura, written by Shōhei Imamura and Kôta Okabe.
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Zegen Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 16 ratings.
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Zegen – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Zegen online?
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Zegen (1987) is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Zegen?
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The main cast of Zegen (1987) includes Ken Ogata, Mitsuko Baisho, Ko Chun-Hsiung, Norihei Miki and Hiroyuki Konishi. The film was directed by Shōhei Imamura. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Zegen released?
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Zegen was released on June 2, 1987 and runs for 2h 4m.
Is Zegen worth watching?
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Zegen (1987) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 16 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.