The Radiant Prince(1961)
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The Radiant Prince Synopsis
Hikaru Genji, the haunted romantic hero of Lady Murasaki Shikibu’s “Genji Monogatari” (Tale of Genji) comes to life in this new tale of his further romantic adventures. Young Genji, the emperor’s illegitimate son cuts a swath through the women of the imperial court, while still mourning the spirit of his late mother who died while he was still a child. Driven to an obsession with the emperor’s new concubine, Lady Fujitsubo, whose resemblance to his late mother originally caught the eye of the emperor, young Genji embarks upon a reckless affair with her that could cost him his life.
The Radiant Prince (1961) is a drama and romance film directed by Kazuo Mori, released on October 14, 1961 with a runtime of 1h 42m. It stars Raizō Ichikawa, Hanayo Sumi, Tamao Nakamura and Ayako Wakao. Viewers rate it 7.0 out of 10 across 3 ratings.
- Director:
- Kazuo Mori
- Writers:
- Matsutarō Kawaguchi, Fuji Yahiro
- Producers:
- Masaichi Nagata
- Cinematographer:
- Shozo Honda
- Composer:
- Ichirō Saitō
- Production:
- Daiei Film
- Status:
- Released
The Radiant Prince Cast & Crew
Main cast
Raizō Ichikawa
as Hikaru Genji
Hanayo Sumi
as Fujitsubo / Kiritsubo
Tamao Nakamura
as Oborozukiyo
Ayako Wakao
as Aoi no ue
Yoshie Mizutani
as Suetsumuhana
Michiko Takano
as Murasaki
- Akiko Hasegawa
Akiko Hasegawa
as Princess Akikonomu
Mitsuko Mito
as Lady Kokiden
Yasuko Nakada
as Lady Rokujo
Keizō Kawasaki
as To no Chujo
Jun'ichirō Narita
as Emperor Suzaku
- Hajime Mitamura
Hajime Mitamura
as Prince Hyobu
Key crew
Directed by Kazuo Mori, written by Matsutarō Kawaguchi and Fuji Yahiro, produced by Masaichi Nagata.
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The Radiant Prince Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.0/10 from 3 ratings.
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The Radiant Prince – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Radiant Prince online?
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The Radiant Prince (1961) is available to stream on KADOKAWA channel Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Radiant Prince?
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The main cast of The Radiant Prince (1961) includes Raizō Ichikawa, Hanayo Sumi, Tamao Nakamura, Ayako Wakao and Yoshie Mizutani. The film was directed by Kazuo Mori. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Radiant Prince released?
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The Radiant Prince was released on October 14, 1961 and runs for 1h 42m.
Is The Radiant Prince worth watching?
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The Radiant Prince (1961) holds an average rating of 7.0 out of 10 from 3 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.