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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.

Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
111 mins
Status
Finished
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Type
Movie
Format
Movie
Episodes
1
Episode Duration
111 mins
Status
Finished
Start Date
Jan 14, 1966
Season
1966
Average Score
90%
Mean Score
90%
Ratings
1
Popularity
1
Favorites
0
Reviews
0
Producers
Nikkatsu Corporation
Genres
Drama
Country
Japan
English
The Tale of Genji

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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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Japanese

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