What is the duration of The General and His Empire of Joy?

The duration of The General and His Empire of Joy is 81 mins.

What is the original language of The General and His Empire of Joy?

The original language of The General and His Empire of Joy is Japanese.

Who directed The General and His Empire of Joy?

The General and His Empire of Joy was directed by Ikuo Sekimoto.

Which studio made The General and His Empire of Joy?

The General and His Empire of Joy was produced by Toei Company.

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Q: Does The General and His Empire of Joy have end credit scenes?

The General and His Empire of Joy does not have end credit scenes.

Drama

Runtime

81 mins

Language

Japanese

Zenjiro (Masaru Shiga) is a low‑life criminal who wanders Japan with a raucous gang of crooks, gamblers and rapists. After his latest venture—raping a samurai’s wife—he discovers his lover Okoyo (Eiko Matsuda) has been taken as a concubine by Shogun Tokugawa Ietsuna (Kantaro Suga). Determined to rescue her, Zenjiro becomes entangled in a web of murderous palace intrigue.

Toei Company

Studio

Ikuo Sekimoto

Director

Does The General and His Empire of Joy have end credit scenes?

No!

The General and His Empire of Joy does not have end credit scenes. You can leave when the credits roll.

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