The Tale of Genji (1966)
The Tale of Genji (1966) - Drama Movies 111 minutes. Genji monogatari. 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. japan, jidaigeki, heian period
Released: Jan 14, 1966
Runtime: 111 minutes
Genre: Drama
Stars: Kotobuki Hananomoto, Ruriko Asaoka, Izumi Ashikawa, Kōji Wada, Takao Nakamura, Chojuro Hanakawa
Crew: Tetsuji Takechi (Executive Producer), Shin Takaiwa (Director of Photography), Minoru Omori (Art Direction), Toyojirô Nagashima (Executive Producer), Shizuo Watanabe (Director of Photography), Sukehisa Shiba (Original Music Composer)