The Tale of Genji

The Tale of Genji

0% | Jan 14, 1966 | Drama

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.

Featured Cast

Murasaki Shikibu
Original Story
Yutaka Fukuoka
Assistant Director

Cast

Hikaru Genji
Kotobuki Hananomoto
Hikaru Genji
Lady Murasaki
Ruriko Asaoka
Lady Murasaki
Fujitsubo
Izumi Ashikawa
Fujitsubo
Chujo Tono
Kōji Wada
Chujo Tono
Kashiwagi
Takao Nakamura
Kashiwagi

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