Zegen (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 6.1
Released in 1987, Zegen is a comedy and history film directed by Shōhei Imamura, running about 124 minutes.
What it’s 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 brothels throughout Asia. As Japan's power in the region grows, so does Iheiji's prosperity and patriotism.
Who’s in it. Zegen stars Ken Ogata as Iheiji Muraoka, Mitsuko Baisho as Shiho, Ko Chun-Hsiung as Wang and Norihei Miki as Asanaga, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, Zegen has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Zegen page.
If you liked it. Fans of Zegen tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Zegen (1987)?
- In US, Zegen is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Zegen worth watching?
- Zegen holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Zegen?
- Zegen stars Ken Ogata, Mitsuko Baisho, Ko Chun-Hsiung, Norihei Miki and Hiroyuki Konishi.
- When was Zegen released?
- Zegen was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.