The Tale of Genji
源氏物語
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →Kotobuki Hananomoto
Hikaru Genji
Ruriko Asaoka
Lady Murasaki
Izumi Ashikawa
Fujitsubo
Kōji Wada
Chujo Tono
Takao Nakamura
Kashiwagi
Chojuro Hanakawa
Emperor Kiritsubo
Sennojo Shigeyama
Koremitsu
Akira Katsumi
Emperor Suzaku
Shime Shigeyama
Kikuko Hojo
Yugao
Yōko Yamamoto
Little Lady Akashi
Chitose Kurenai
Nokiba-no-ogi
Utako Sen
The Third Princess
Saeda Kawaguchi
Lady Akashi
Machiko Yashiro
Oborozukiyo
Yasuko Matsui
Utsusemi
Mitsuko Yoshikawa
Amagimi
Machiko Tsuki
Omyobu
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Tetsuji Takechi, Kon Ichikawa
- Screenplay & Story
- Tetsuji Takechi
- Original Score
- Sukehisa Shiba
- Original Title
- 源氏物語
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Studios
- Nikkatsu Corporation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Tetsuji Takechi, Kon Ichikawa
Tetsuji Takechi, Murasaki Shikibu
Sukehisa Shiba
Shizuo Watanabe, Shin Takaiwa
Hanzaburo Kaneko
Tetsuji Takechi, Akio Komasaki, Toyojirô Nagashima
Department Leadership Roster
Tetsuji Takechi
Screenplay
Shizuo Watanabe
Director of Photography
Shin Takaiwa
Director of Photography
Sukehisa Shiba
Original Music Composer
Hanzaburo Kaneko
Editor
Tetsuji Takechi
Director
Kon Ichikawa
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Tale of Genji
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Tale of Genji about?
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.
Who directed The Tale of Genji?
The Tale of Genji was directed by Tetsuji Takechi, Kon Ichikawa.
Who stars in The Tale of Genji?
The principal cast of The Tale of Genji includes Kotobuki Hananomoto, Ruriko Asaoka, Izumi Ashikawa, Kōji Wada, Takao Nakamura.
When was The Tale of Genji released and how long is it?
The Tale of Genji was released in 1966 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
Who composed the musical score for The Tale of Genji?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Tale of Genji was composed by Sukehisa Shiba.