The Tale of Genji

1966

1h 51m

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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.

Writers

Murasaki Shikibu(original story by)
Tetsuji Takechi(screenplay by)
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Ruriko Asaoka
Lady Murasaki
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Kōji Wada
Chujo Tono
Chojuro Hanakawa
Emperor Kiritsubo
Akira Katsumi
Emperor Suzaku
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Yōko Yamamoto
Little Lady Akashi
Chitose Kurenai
Nokiba-no-ogi
Utako Sen
The Third Princess
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Saeda Kawaguchi
Lady Akashi
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Machiko Yashiro
Oborozukiyo

Writers

Murasaki Shikibu(original story by)
Tetsuji Takechi(screenplay by)

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Release date

January 14, 1966 (United States)

Country of origin

Japan

Language

Japanese

Production company

Nikkatsu Corporation

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