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Zigeunerweisen

1980·Movie·15·144 min·6.6(48)

A surreal period film following a university professor and his eerie nomad friend as they go through loose romantic triangles and face death in peculiar ways.

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Where to watch Zigeunerweisen in United States

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Where is Zigeunerweisen streaming around the world?

CountryStreaming onRent / Buy
United StatesARROWGoogle Play Movies, YouTube
United KingdomARROWApple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies
CanadaARROWApple TV Store
FranceSooner
JapanU-NEXTAmazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies

About Zigeunerweisen

Zigeunerweisen is a 1980 Japanese-language mystery and drama film directed by Seijun Suzuki. The cast is led by Toshiya Fujita, Naoko Ohtani, Yoshio Harada. It has a runtime of 2h 24m. In United States, it is currently streaming on ARROW.

Zigeunerweisen was produced by Art Theatre Guild and Cinema Placet and made in Japan. It was released on April 1, 1980, and carries a 15 certification.

Director
Seijun Suzuki
Writers
Yōzō Tanaka
Release date
April 1, 1980
Original language
Japanese
Age rating
15
Status
Released
Country
Japan
Production
Art Theatre Guild, Cinema Placet
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Zigeunerweisen cast & crew

Zigeunerweisen was directed by Seijun Suzuki and written by Yōzō Tanaka.

The cast features Toshiya Fujita as Toyojiro Aochi, Naoko Ohtani as Sono / Koine, Yoshio Harada as Nakasago, Michiyo Yasuda as Shuko Aochi, Kirin Kiki as Kimi, and Sumie Sasaki as Maid at a Hotel.

Behind the camera, cinematography is by Kazue Nagatsuka and it was produced by Genjiro Arato and Kenji Itô.

Is Zigeunerweisen worth watching?

At 2h 24m, it's a standard feature-length watch.

If you enjoy mystery and drama, Zigeunerweisen is worth a place on your watchlist.

How and where to watch Zigeunerweisen

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Cast of Zigeunerweisen

Toshiya Fujita

Toshiya Fujita

Toyojiro Aochi

Naoko Ohtani

Naoko Ohtani

Sono / Koine

Yoshio Harada

Yoshio Harada

Nakasago

Michiyo Yasuda

Michiyo Yasuda

Shuko Aochi

Kirin Kiki

Kirin Kiki

Kimi

Akaji Maro

Akaji Maro

Sumie Sasaki

Sumie Sasaki

Maid at a Hotel

Hatsuo Yamaya

Hatsuo Yamaya

Police

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Kisako Makishi

Taeko Aochi

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Yuki Furutachi

Isao Tamagawa

Isao Tamagawa

Doctor Amaki

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Rubi Enoshima

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Zigeunerweisen — FAQs

Where can I watch Zigeunerweisen in United States?

Zigeunerweisen is streaming on ARROW in United States.

Is Zigeunerweisen on ARROW?

Yes — Zigeunerweisen is currently available on ARROW in United States.

What language is Zigeunerweisen in?

Zigeunerweisen is originally in Japanese. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.

How long is Zigeunerweisen?

Zigeunerweisen runs 2 hours 24 minutes (144 minutes).

What is Zigeunerweisen rated?

Zigeunerweisen is rated 15. It holds a 6.6/10 audience score from 48 ratings.

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