The Tale of Genji

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.

Country:

Japan

Genre:

Drama

Duration:

111 minutes

Year:

1966

Director:

Tetsuji Takechi

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Company:

Nikkatsu Corporation

Cast:

Hikaru Genji

Lady Murasaki

Fujitsubo

Chujo Tono

Kashiwagi

Crew:

Executive Producer

Director of Photography

Director of Photography

Assistant Director

Screenplay