- HD 1080
- Runtime: 124m.
- Status: Released
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- Languages: ja
- Country: Japan
- Director: Shōhei Imamura
- Stars: Ken Ogata, Mitsuko Baisho, Ko Chun-Hsiung, Norihei Miki, Hiroyuki Konishi
- Production_studio: Toei Company
- The Zegen is featured in the top rankings of 1987
- #59 in Top Comedy Movies of 1987
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.