The Notorious Concubines (1968): cast, story & where to watch
1968 · Film · ★ 3.5
Released in 1968, The Notorious Concubines is a romance and history film directed by Kōji Wakamatsu, running about 90 minutes. “A Thousand Year-Old Ribald Classic!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Dark, cynical Japanese epic brought to U.S. in a dubbed version by shlockmeister Harry Novak. Still, this gory, sexy epic is made with style and interesting for to compare to "Yojimbo" and other masterworks of the form.
Who’s in it. The Notorious Concubines stars Tomoko Mayama as Pan Jinlian, Kazuko Wakamatsu as Wu Yueniang, Teruko Higa as Meng Yulou and Riko Kurenai as Chunmei, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.5/10, The Notorious Concubines has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Notorious Concubines page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Notorious Concubines tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Notorious Concubines (1968)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Notorious Concubines change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Notorious Concubines worth watching?
- The Notorious Concubines holds an audience score of 3.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy romance and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Notorious Concubines?
- The Notorious Concubines stars Tomoko Mayama, Kazuko Wakamatsu, Teruko Higa, Riko Kurenai and Mitsuko Takara.
- When was The Notorious Concubines released?
- The Notorious Concubines was released in 1968, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.