The Tale of Genji
(1966)

Released: 1966-01-14

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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.

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Murasaki Shikibu

Original Story

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Tetsuji Takechi

Executive Producer

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Akio Komasaki

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Toyojirô Nagashima

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Shizuo Watanabe

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Shin Takaiwa

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Yoshio Unno

Lighting Technician

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Sukehisa Shiba

Original Music Composer

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Minoru Omori

Art Direction

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Ariyuki Maeda

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Fumio Kurokawa

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Yutaka Fukuoka

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Nobuko Araki

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