Movie Description
金瓶梅
(1968)Overview
Based on the Chinese classic "Jin Ping Mei". Original Japanese cut directed by Koji Wakamatsu and produced by Shochiku. Set in Song-dynasty China, Wu Song rises to fame and becomes a guard captain. He is captivated by his brother’s wife, Pan Jinlian, whose beauty also ensnares the wealthy libertine Ximen Qing. To possess her, Ximen Qing has Wu Song’s brother murdered. When the corrupt authorities refuse justice, Wu Song is imprisoned, escapes with the help of the Liangshan bandits, and joins their ranks. Ximen Qing descends further into decadence, but Wu Song eventually returns, leading an attack on the town.
Featured Crew
Cast
Pan Jinlian
Wu Yueniang
Meng Yulou
Chunmei
Sun Xue'e
"Female Yaksha" Sun Erniang
Wu Song
"Little Li Guang" Hua Rong
Ying Bojue
Ximen Qing
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Facts
Original Title金瓶梅
Status Released
Release Information
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1968-09-27
Original Language
Runtime 01h 30m
Production CompaniesShochiku,Boxoffice International Pictures (BIP)
Genres
- History
- Romance
