The Tale of Genji(1987)
源氏物語
The Tale of Genji Synopsis
Genji, the son of the emperor, is the talk of the Kyoto nobility for his charm and good looks, yet he cannot stop himself from pursuing an unobtainable object of desire: 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 (1987) is a animation, drama and romance film directed by Gisaburō Sugii, released on December 19, 1987 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars Morio Kazama, Midori Hagio, Miwako Kaji and Reiko Ōhara. Viewers rate it 6.1 out of 10 across 23 ratings.
- Director:
- Gisaburō Sugii
- Writers:
- Tomomi Tsutsui, Murasaki Shikibu, Murasaki Shikibu
- Producers:
- Masato Hara
- Cinematographer:
- Juro Sugimura
- Composer:
- Haruomi Hosono
- Production:
- The Asahi Shimbun, Group TAC, TV Asahi
- Status:
- Released
The Tale of Genji Cast & Crew
Main cast
Morio Kazama
as Hikaru Genji (voice)
Midori Hagio
as Yuugao (voice)
Miwako Kaji
as Lady Rokujō (voice)
Reiko Ōhara
as Lady Fujitsubo (voice)
Megumi Yokoyama
as Murasaki (voice)
Jun Fubuki
as Oborozukiyo (voice)
Reiko Tajima
as Lady Aoi (voice)
Masane Tsukayama
as Tou-no-Chuujou (voice)
- Shigeru Yazaki
Shigeru Yazaki
as Koremitsu (voice)
Bin Shimada
as Tou-no-Ben (voice)
Chikao Ohtsuka
as Koremitsu (voice)
Fujio Tokita
as Hermit of Kitayama (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Gisaburō Sugii, written by Tomomi Tsutsui, Murasaki Shikibu and Murasaki Shikibu, produced by Masato Hara.
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The Tale of Genji Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.1/10 from 23 ratings.
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The Tale of Genji – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Tale of Genji online?
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The Tale of Genji (1987) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Tale of Genji?
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The main cast of The Tale of Genji (1987) includes Morio Kazama, Midori Hagio, Miwako Kaji, Reiko Ōhara and Megumi Yokoyama. The film was directed by Gisaburō Sugii. 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 December 19, 1987 and runs for 1h 50m.
Is The Tale of Genji worth watching?
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The Tale of Genji (1987) holds an average rating of 6.1 out of 10 from 23 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy animation, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.