The Tale of Genji
1966 • Drama
9 (1)
Tetsuji Takechi
Director
Kon Ichikawa
Director
Status
Released
Release date
January 14, 1966
Duration
111 Min
Language
ja
Popularity
1.1267
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Overview
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.
