
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 Date: 1966-01-14
Drama
Casts

Ruriko Asaoka
as Lady Murasaki

Izumi Ashikawa
as Fujitsubo

Kōji Wada
as Chujo Tono

Kikuko Hojo
as Yugao

Yōko Yamamoto
as Little Lady Akashi

Saeda Kawaguchi
as Lady Akashi

Machiko Yashiro
as Oborozukiyo

Yasuko Matsui
as Utsusemi

Mitsuko Yoshikawa
as Amagimi

Minako Katsuki
as Lady Aoi