(源氏物語)

Content: 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.

Countries:

Japan

Genres:

Drama

Runtime:

111 minutes

Year:

1966

Directors:

Tetsuji Takechi

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Production companies:

Nikkatsu Corporation

Actors:

Hikaru Genji

Lady Murasaki

Fujitsubo

Chujo Tono

Kashiwagi

Crews:

Original Story

Assistant Director

Director

Director of Photography

Screenplay