The Tale of GenjiMovie
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.
About The Tale of Genji
The Tale of Genji is a 1966 drama movie directed by Tetsuji Takechi, Kon Ichikawa.
The production information lists a runtime of 1h 51m, production credits from Japan, an original language code of JA.
The credited cast includes Kotobuki Hananomoto, Ruriko Asaoka, Izumi Ashikawa, Kōji Wada. The synopsis above summarizes the central premise without adding details beyond the available title information.
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