ZIPANG (1990): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming

1990 · Film · ★ 5.1

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Released in 1990, ZIPANG is an action, fantasy and abenteuer film directed by Kaizo Hayashi, running about 119 minutes.

What it’s about. Jigoku-gokuraku-maru is a samurai on the run. One bounty hunter hoping to collect the sizeable reward is Teppo Oyuri, a comely lass who is an ace shot with her pearl-laden pistol. Before she can set her sights on Jigoku-gokuraku-maru, he is attacked by a hoard of sword-wielding thugs also hoping to collect the reward. He dispatches them with bloody aplomb. Later, Jigoku-gokuraku- maru and Teppo Oyuri -- who has fallen for the master swordsman in spite of herself -- ventures to Zipingu -- the Land of Gold -- in search of a magical gold sword.

Who’s in it. ZIPANG stars Masahiro Takashima as Jigoku-gokuraku-maru, Narumi Yasuda as Teppō o Yuri, Shiro Sano as Bunshichi and Yukio Yamato as Hattori Hanzo, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.1/10, ZIPANG has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch ZIPANG page.

If you liked it. Fans of ZIPANG tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Der Herr der Ringe - Die Rückkehr des Königs, Inception and Der Herr der Ringe - Die Gefährten.

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Where can I watch ZIPANG (1990)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for ZIPANG change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is ZIPANG worth watching?
ZIPANG holds an audience score of 5.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, fantasy and abenteuer. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in ZIPANG?
ZIPANG stars Masahiro Takashima, Narumi Yasuda, Shiro Sano, Yukio Yamato and Kenya Sawada.
When was ZIPANG released?
ZIPANG was released in 1990, with a runtime of about 119 minutes.