The Tale of Genji (1966)

1h 51m · 14 Jan 1966

Drama

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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.

Movie ID	29934
Genre	Drama
Director	Tetsuji Takechi, Kon Ichikawa
Main cast	Kotobuki Hananomoto, Ruriko Asaoka, Izumi Ashikawa, Kōji Wada, Takao Nakamura, Chojuro Hanakawa, Sennojo Shigeyama, Akira Katsumi
Release date	14 January 1966
Release year	1966
Language	Japanese
Duration	111 min (1h 51m)
Rating	9.0 / 10 (TMDB)
Production house	Nikkatsu Corporation