The Radiant Prince
新源氏物語
Synopsis
Hikaru Genji, the haunted romantic hero of Lady Murasaki Shikibu’s “Genji Monogatari” (Tale of Genji) comes to life in this new tale of his further romantic adventures. Young Genji, the emperor’s illegitimate son cuts a swath through the women of the imperial court, while still mourning the spirit of his late mother who died while he was still a child. Driven to an obsession with the emperor’s new concubine, Lady Fujitsubo, whose resemblance to his late mother originally caught the eye of the emperor, young Genji embarks upon a reckless affair with her that could cost him his life.
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Raizō Ichikawa
Hikaru Genji
Hanayo Sumi
Fujitsubo / Kiritsubo
Tamao Nakamura
Oborozukiyo
Ayako Wakao
Aoi no ue
Yoshie Mizutani
Suetsumuhana
Michiko Takano
Murasaki
Akiko Hasegawa
Princess Akikonomu
Mitsuko Mito
Lady Kokiden
Yasuko Nakada
Lady Rokujo
Keizō Kawasaki
To no Chujo
Jun'ichirō Narita
Emperor Suzaku
Hajime Mitamura
Prince Hyobu
Shirō Ōtsuji
Koremitsu
Koreya Senda
Minister of the Right
Michiko Ai
Reiko Fujiwara
Ben
Mayumi Kurata
Tokiko Mita
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kazuo Mori
- Screenplay & Story
- Fuji Yahiro
- Original Score
- Ichirō Saitō
- Original Title
- 新源氏物語
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 42m
- Production Studios
- Daiei Film
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kazuo Mori
Fuji Yahiro, Matsutarō Kawaguchi
Ichirō Saitō
Shozo Honda
Kōji Taniguchi
Masaichi Nagata
Department Leadership Roster
Kazuo Mori
Director
Shozo Honda
Director of Photography
Masaichi Nagata
Producer
Fuji Yahiro
Screenplay
Ichirō Saitō
Original Music Composer
Kōji Taniguchi
Editor
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Radiant Prince
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What is The Radiant Prince about?
Hikaru Genji, the haunted romantic hero of Lady Murasaki Shikibu’s “Genji Monogatari” (Tale of Genji) comes to life in this new tale of his further romantic adventures. Young Genji, the emperor’s illegitimate son cuts a swath through the women of the imperial court, while still mourning the spirit of his late mother who died while he was still a child. Driven to an obsession with the emperor’s new concubine, Lady Fujitsubo, whose resemblance to his late mother originally caught the eye of the emperor, young Genji embarks upon a reckless affair with her that could cost him his life.
Who directed The Radiant Prince?
The Radiant Prince was directed by Kazuo Mori.
Who stars in The Radiant Prince?
The principal cast of The Radiant Prince includes Raizō Ichikawa, Hanayo Sumi, Tamao Nakamura, Ayako Wakao, Yoshie Mizutani.
When was The Radiant Prince released and how long is it?
The Radiant Prince was released in 1961 with a total runtime of 1h 42m.
Who composed the musical score for The Radiant Prince?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Radiant Prince was composed by Ichirō Saitō.
Is The Radiant Prince based on a book or true story?
The Radiant Prince is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Matsutarō Kawaguchi".