The General and His Empire of Joy (1977): Cast
The General and His Empire of Joy is a 1977 drama directed by Ikuo Sekimoto, starring Masaru Shiga, Eiko Matsuda and Kantarō Suga. It runs 1 hour 21 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 21m (81 min)
- Director
- Ikuo Sekimoto
- Genre
- Drama
- Original language
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Japanese - Studio
- Toei Company
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The General and His Empire of Joy About?
The premise of The General and His Empire of Joy without spoilers.
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.
The General and His Empire of Joy Themes & Keywords
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- pinku eiga
- harem
- samurai
- virgin
- shogun
- blackmail
- monk
- pedophilia
- palace
- secret passageway
- cheating wife
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- cheating mistress
- orgy
- female full rear nudity
- gay sex
- naked female breasts
- female nudity
- female rear nudity
- young
The General and His Empire of Joy Cast & Characters
Masaru Shiga leads the cast, with Eiko Matsuda as Okoyo and Kantarō Suga as Tokugawa Ietsuna. Directed by Ikuo Sekimoto; 28 actors are credited in all.
- Director Ikuo Sekimoto
- Masaru Shiga
- Eiko Matsuda as Okoyo
- Kantarō Suga as Tokugawa Ietsuna
- Akira Shioji
Also Starring in The General and His Empire of Joy
· 24 more- Aoi Nakajima Tsuchiya Yuri
- Masataka Iwao
- Hiroshi Hatano Saotome
- Ryuji Katagiri
- Takashi Noguchi
- Tokuko Watanabe Kumemura
- Shunji Sasaki
- Takaya Shimoyama Sakakibara
- Yasumori Hikita
- Tsuyako Okajima
- Yukio Miyagi
- Yûko Asuka Maid
- Yoshinobu Hirose
- Mieko Hoshino
- Hiromi Maya Hatsuse
- Junpei Arishima
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More from Ikuo Sekimoto
More films directed by Ikuo Sekimoto: Rope Torture, Story of a Nymphomaniac, Girl Boss: Crazy Ball Game and Girl Boss: Diamond Showdown.
The General and His Empire of Joy Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The General and His Empire of Joy.
The General and His Empire of Joy Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “The General and His Decadent Empire” and “Die Frauen des Shogun”.
- Also known as
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- The General and His Decadent Empire
- Die Frauen des Shogun
- The Sex Bath of the Concubine’s Residence
- Ōoku Ukiyo-buro
- 大奥浮世澡堂
- El general y su imperio de los sentidos
- 大奧浮世風呂
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The General and His Empire of Joy FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of The General and His Empire of Joy, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The General and His Empire of Joy?
The General and His Empire of Joy runs 1 hour 21 minutes (81 minutes).
When was The General and His Empire of Joy released?
The General and His Empire of Joy was released on February 11, 1977.
Who directed The General and His Empire of Joy?
The General and His Empire of Joy was directed by Ikuo Sekimoto.
More films by Ikuo Sekimoto Who is in the cast of The General and His Empire of Joy?
The General and His Empire of Joy stars Masaru Shiga, Eiko Matsuda as Okoyo and Kantarō Suga as Tokugawa Ietsuna, among 28 credited actors.
Does The General and His Empire of Joy have a post-credit scene?
No. The General and His Empire of Joy has no extra scene during or after the credits.
What language is The General and His Empire of Joy in?
The original language of The General and His Empire of Joy is Japanese.
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