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The General and His Empire of Joy

1977Movie1 h 21 min

Drama
52
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8
52
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.8

Summary

Zenjiro (Masaru Shiga) is a lowlife criminal, roaming the country with his merry band of crooks, gamblers and rapists.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • Graphic violence bothers you
  • You're watching with family

Where to watch

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Cast

7 of 7

Crew

Directed by
Ikuo Sekimoto
Written by
Yōzō Tanaka
Music by
Hachiro Aoyama

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Facts

February 11, 1977 · 1 h 21 min · Nudity, Sexual Content, Violence

Released
February 11, 1977
Runtime
1 h 21 min
Content
Nudity, Sexual Content, Violence
Genres
Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan

Q&A

3 questions, like "Is The General and His Empire of Joy worth watching?"

Questions about The General and His Empire of Joy

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The General and His Empire of Joy worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52 (IMDb 5.8).

Will The General and His Empire of Joy make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly satire (7 of 10) and dark humor (7 of 10).

Is The General and His Empire of Joy in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.