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The Tale of Genji
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.
| Release : | 1966 |
| Rating : | 6.1 |
| Studio : | Nikkatsu Corporation, |
| Crew : | Art Direction, Director of Photography, |
| Cast : | Ruriko Asaoka Izumi Ashikawa Kōji Wada Kikuko Hojo Yōko Yamamoto |
| Genre : | Drama |
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Reviews
Such a frustrating disappointment
I cannot think of one single thing that I would change about this film. The acting is incomparable, the directing deft, and the writing poignantly brilliant.
A lot of perfectly good film show their cards early, establish a unique premise and let the audience explore a topic at a leisurely pace, without much in terms of surprise. this film is not one of those films.
It's simply great fun, a winsome film and an occasionally over-the-top luxury fantasy that never flags.
