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Zegen (1987)

Zegen (1987)

Comedy History
Release Date: 1987, June 2
Directors: Shōhei Imamura
Countries: Japan
Production: Toei Company
Cast: Taiji Tonoyama, Ko Chun-Hsiung, Tetta Sugimoto, Mitsuko Baisho, Ken Ogata, Norihei Miki, Sanshō Shinsui, Hiroyuki Konishi, Satoko Iwasaki, Shino Ikenami, Kurenai Kanda, Mami Kumagaya

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.

Keywords:

based on real person pimp prostitution brothel sex trade