The Tale of Genji (1966)
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. japan, jidaigeki, heian period
Released: Jan 14, 1966
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Genre: Drama
Stars: Kotobuki Hananomoto, Ruriko Asaoka, Izumi Ashikawa, Kōji Wada, Takao Nakamura, Chojuro Hanakawa, Sennojo Shigeyama, Akira Katsumi, Shime Shigeyama, Kikuko Hojo, Yōko Yamamoto
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