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Genji monogatari (1951)

121 min  -   2 November 1951 (Japan)
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Based on the classic novel by Murasaki Shikibu, written over 1000 years ago. Genji, the son of the emperor... See full summary »

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Cast

Credited cast:
Kazuo Hasegawa Kazuo Hasegawa ...
Hikaru Genji
Michiyo Kogure Michiyo Kogure ...
Fujitsubo
Machiko Kyô Machiko Kyô ...
Awaji no ue
Nobuko Otowa Nobuko Otowa ...
Murasaki no ue
Mitsuko Mito Mitsuko Mito ...
Aoi no ue
Yûji Hori Yûji Hori ...
Yoshinari
Denjirô Ôkôchi Denjirô Ôkôchi ...
Takuma nyudo
Chieko Soma Chieko Soma ...
Kiritsubo
Yumiko Hasegawa Yumiko Hasegawa ...
Oborozukiyo no kimi
Chieko Higashiyama Chieko Higashiyama ...
Kobiden
Osamu Takizawa Osamu Takizawa ...
Kiritsubo gomon
Kentaro Honma Kentaro Honma ...
Kashira
Rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Yuriko Hanabusa Yuriko Hanabusa ...
Kiritsubo's mother
Hisako Takihana Hisako Takihana ...
Nun
Taiji Tonoyama Taiji Tonoyama ...
Priest
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Based on the classic novel by Murasaki Shikibu, 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 resolution to his life. Written by Jean-Marc Rocher <rocher@fiberbit.net>  

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Country:

Japan

Language:

Japanese

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Also Known As:

The Tale of Genji See more »

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Daiei Studios See more »
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Mono

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1
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Version of Shin Genji monogatari (1961) See more »