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The Tale of Genji (1966)

Original title: 源氏物語

1966-01-14 · 1h 51m · JA
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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.

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Tetsuji TakechiDirector

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Kotobuki HananomotoKotobuki HananomotoHikaru GenjiRuriko AsaokaRuriko AsaokaLady MurasakiKōji WadaKōji WadaChujo TonoIzumi AshikawaIzumi AshikawaFujitsuboTakao NakamuraTakao NakamuraKashiwagiChojuro HanakawaChojuro HanakawaEmperor KiritsuboSennojo ShigeyamaSennojo ShigeyamaKoremitsuAkira KatsumiAkira KatsumiEmperor SuzakuShime ShigeyamaShime ShigeyamaKikuko HojoKikuko HojoYugaoYōko YamamotoYōko YamamotoLittle Lady AkashiChitose KurenaiChitose KurenaiNokiba-no-ogi

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Genre affinityDramaDialogue densityDramaDirector preference449877Actor preference224989 · 441469 · 441589Country preferenceJpDecade preference1960

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What is The Tale of Genji about?

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.

How long is The Tale of Genji?

The Tale of Genji has a runtime of 111 minutes.