Zegen (女衒) 37 years old
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.
Credits
Zegen Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|---|
| Mitsuko Baisho She was 40, now 78 years old | |
| Taiji Tonoyama He was 71, 73 years old when he died | |
| Ko Chun-hsiung He was 42, 70 years old when he died | |
| Ken Ogata He was 49, 71 years old when he died | |
| Tetta Sugimoto He was 21, now 59 years old | |
| Sanshô Shinsui | |
| Hiroyuki Konishi was 23, now 61 years old | |
| Norihei Miki He was 63, 74 years old when he died |
Zegen Crew
| Name | Department |
|---|---|
| Shohei Imamura as Director. He was 60 (79) years old when He died | Directing |
| Shohei Imamura as Writer. He was 60 (79) years old when He died | Writing |
| Shinichirô Ikebe as Original Music Composer. He was 43 (now 81) years old | Sound |
| Masao Tochizawa as Director of Photography. | Camera |
| Hajime Okayasu as Editor. He was 51 (78) years old when He died | Editing |
| Yoshinaga Yoko'o as Art Direction. | Art |
Zegen (37 years)
- Release day: Tuesday, June 02, 1987
- Runtime: 124 minutes