The Tale of Genji (1966)

9.0/10 • 111 min • Drama

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.

Cast

Ruriko Asaoka

Izumi Ashikawa

Kōji Wada

Chujo Tono

Kikuko Hojo

Yōko Yamamoto

Little Lady Akashi

Saeda Kawaguchi

Machiko Yashiro

Yasuko Matsui

Mitsuko Yoshikawa

Amagimi

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