The Tale of Genji
Genres
Overview
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.
Details
Budget
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Revenue
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Runtime
111 min
Release Date
1966-01-14
Status
Released
Original Language
Japanese
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Kotobuki Hananomoto
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Ruriko Asaoka
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Izumi Ashikawa
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Kōji Wada
Chujo Tono
Takao Nakamura
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Chojuro Hanakawa
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Akira Katsumi
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Kikuko Hojo
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Yōko Yamamoto
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Utako Sen
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Machiko Yashiro
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Yasuko Matsui
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Mitsuko Yoshikawa
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Machiko Tsuki
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Reiko Otori
Yoshiko Hashimoto
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Midori Nishizaki
Hideko Kawaguchi
Lady Rokujo
Minako Katsuki
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