Movie Description
源氏物語
(1966)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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Tetsuji Takechi,Kon Ichikawa
- Editor : Hanzaburo Kaneko
- Cast : Kotobuki Hananomoto,Ruriko Asaoka,Izumi Ashikawa,Kōji Wada,Takao Nakamura,Chojuro Hanakawa,Sennojo Shigeyama,Akira Katsumi,Shime Shigeyama,Kikuko Hojo,Yōko Yamamoto,Chitose Kurenai,Utako Sen,Saeda Kawaguchi,Machiko Yashiro,Yasuko Matsui,Mitsuko Yoshikawa,Machiko Tsuki,Reiko Otori,Yoshiko Hashimoto,Midori Nishizaki,Hideko Kawaguchi,Minako Katsuki
Cast
Hikaru Genji
Lady Murasaki
Fujitsubo
Chujo Tono
Kashiwagi
Emperor Kiritsubo
Koremitsu
Emperor Suzaku
Yugao
Little Lady Akashi
Nokiba-no-ogi
The Third Princess
Lady Akashi
Oborozukiyo
Utsusemi
Amagimi
Omyobu
Wakana
Lady Rokujo
Lady Aoi
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Facts
Original Title源氏物語
Status Released
Release Information
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1966-01-14
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 01h 51m
Production CompaniesNikkatsu Corporation
Genres
- Drama
