The Tale of Genji
源氏物語
Synopsis
Genji, the son of the emperor, is the talk of the Kyoto nobility for his charm and good looks, yet he cannot stop himself from pursuing an unobtainable object of desire: 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
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Morio Kazama
Hikaru Genji (voice)
Midori Hagio
Yuugao (voice)
Miwako Kaji
Lady Rokujō (voice)
Reiko Ōhara
Lady Fujitsubo (voice)
Megumi Yokoyama
Murasaki (voice)
Jun Fubuki
Oborozukiyo (voice)
Reiko Tajima
Lady Aoi (voice)
Masane Tsukayama
Tou-no-Chuujou (voice)
Shigeru Yazaki
Koremitsu (voice)
Bin Shimada
Tou-no-Ben (voice)
Chikao Ohtsuka
Koremitsu (voice)
Fujio Tokita
Hermit of Kitayama (voice)
Gorō Naya
Bishop (voice)
Hiroko Maruyama
Ootakebe (voice)
Hisako Ôkata
Lady Koukiden (voice)
Kazue Suzuki
Murasaki's Maid (voice)
Kazuhisa Seshimo
Toushikibunojou (voice)
Kazuo Hayashi
Emperor Suzaku (voice)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gisaburō Sugii
- Screenplay & Story
- Tomomi Tsutsui, Murasaki Shikibu
- Original Score
- Haruomi Hosono
- Original Title
- 源氏物語
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- The Asahi Shimbun, Group TAC, TV Asahi
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gisaburō Sugii
Tomomi Tsutsui, Murasaki Shikibu
Haruomi Hosono
Juro Sugimura
Masato Hara
Department Leadership Roster
Juro Sugimura
Director of Photography
Gisaburō Sugii
Director
Masato Hara
Producer
Haruomi Hosono
Original Music Composer
Tomomi Tsutsui
Writer
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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?
Genji, the son of the emperor, is the talk of the Kyoto nobility for his charm and good looks, yet he cannot stop himself from pursuing an unobtainable object of desire: 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 Gisaburō Sugii.
Who stars in The Tale of Genji?
The principal cast of The Tale of Genji includes Morio Kazama, Midori Hagio, Miwako Kaji, Reiko Ōhara, Megumi Yokoyama.
When was The Tale of Genji released and how long is it?
The Tale of Genji was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for The Tale of Genji?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Tale of Genji was composed by Haruomi Hosono.
Is The Tale of Genji based on a book or true story?
The Tale of Genji is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Murasaki Shikibu".