The Tale of Genji(1966)
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The Tale of Genji Synopsis
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.
The Tale of Genji (1966) is a drama film directed by Tetsuji Takechi, released on January 14, 1966 with a runtime of 1h 51m. It stars Kotobuki Hananomoto, Ruriko Asaoka, Izumi Ashikawa and Kōji Wada. Viewers rate it 9.0 out of 10 across 1 ratings.
- Director:
- Tetsuji Takechi
- Writers:
- Murasaki Shikibu, Tetsuji Takechi
- Cinematographer:
- Shizuo Watanabe
- Composer:
- Sukehisa Shiba
- Production:
- Nikkatsu Corporation
- Status:
- Released
The Tale of Genji Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Kotobuki Hananomoto
Kotobuki Hananomoto
as Hikaru Genji
Ruriko Asaoka
as Lady Murasaki
Izumi Ashikawa
as Fujitsubo
Kōji Wada
as Chujo Tono
- Takao Nakamura
Takao Nakamura
as Kashiwagi
- Chojuro Hanakawa
Chojuro Hanakawa
as Emperor Kiritsubo
- Sennojo Shigeyama
Sennojo Shigeyama
as Koremitsu
- Akira Katsumi
Akira Katsumi
as Emperor Suzaku
- Shime Shigeyama
Shime Shigeyama
Kikuko Hojo
as Yugao
Yōko Yamamoto
as Little Lady Akashi
- Chitose Kurenai
Chitose Kurenai
as Nokiba-no-ogi
Key crew
Directed by Tetsuji Takechi, written by Murasaki Shikibu and Tetsuji Takechi.
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The Tale of Genji Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.0/10 from 1 ratings.
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The Tale of Genji – Frequently Asked Questions
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Who stars in The Tale of Genji?
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The main cast of The Tale of Genji (1966) includes Kotobuki Hananomoto, Ruriko Asaoka, Izumi Ashikawa, Kōji Wada and Takao Nakamura. The film was directed by Tetsuji Takechi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Tale of Genji released?
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The Tale of Genji was released on January 14, 1966 and runs for 1h 51m.
Is The Tale of Genji worth watching?
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The Tale of Genji (1966) holds an average rating of 9.0 out of 10 from 1 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.