The Tale of Genji

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The Tale of Genji

An eroticized adaptation of Murasaki Shikibu's classic novel, written over 1000 years ago. Genji, the son of the emperor, has gained renown among the nobility of Kyoto for his charm and good looks, yet he cannot stop himself from pursuing the one object of desire he must never obtain: his father's young and beautiful bride. Following the tragic consequences of his obsession, Genji wanders from one affair to another, always seeking some sort of completion to his life.

Original Title

源氏物語

Release Date

1966-01-14

Year

1966

Duration

1h 51m

Status

Released

Score

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Genres

#japan#jidaigeki#heian-period

Cast

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Kotobuki Hananomoto

Hikaru Genji

Ruriko Asaoka

Ruriko Asaoka

Lady Murasaki

Izumi Ashikawa

Izumi Ashikawa

Fujitsubo

Kōji Wada

Kōji Wada

Chujo Tono

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Takao Nakamura

Kashiwagi

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Chojuro Hanakawa

Emperor Kiritsubo

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Sennojo Shigeyama

Koremitsu

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Akira Katsumi

Emperor Suzaku

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Shime Shigeyama

Kikuko Hojo

Kikuko Hojo

Yugao