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The Tale of Genji

The Tale of Genji (1966)

1h 51m | PG-13

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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.

Director: Tetsuji Takechi

Studio: Nikkatsu Corporation

Genre: Drama

Video: 720p

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Cast

Kotobuki Hananomoto

Kotobuki Hananomoto

as Hikaru Genji

Ruriko Asaoka

Ruriko Asaoka

as Lady Murasaki

Izumi Ashikawa

Izumi Ashikawa

as Fujitsubo

Kōji Wada

Kōji Wada

as Chujo Tono

Takao Nakamura

Takao Nakamura

as Kashiwagi

Chojuro Hanakawa

Chojuro Hanakawa

as Emperor Kiritsubo