(金瓶梅)

Content: Based on the Chinese classic "Jin Ping Mei". Original Japanese cut directed by Koji Wakamatsu and produced by Shochiku. Set in Song-dynasty China, Wu Song rises to fame and becomes a guard captain. He is captivated by his brother’s wife, Pan Jinlian, whose beauty also ensnares the wealthy libertine Ximen Qing. To possess her, Ximen Qing has Wu Song’s brother murdered. When the corrupt authorities refuse justice, Wu Song is imprisoned, escapes with the help of the Liangshan bandits, and joins their ranks. Ximen Qing descends further into decadence, but Wu Song eventually returns, leading an attack on the town.

Countries:

Japan

Genres:

History,

Romance

Runtime:

90 minutes

Year:

1968

Directors:

Kōji Wakamatsu

Production companies:

Shochiku,

Boxoffice International Pictures (BIP)

Actors:

Pan Jinlian

Wu Yueniang

Meng Yulou

Chunmei

Sun Xue'e

Crews:

Lighting Technician

Music

Editor

Sound

Art Direction