Summary Based on the classic novel by Murasaki Shikibu, 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 resolution to his life. View more details
Directed : Kôzaburô Yoshimura
Written : Kaneto Shindô Jun'ichirô Tanizaki Shikibu Murasaki
Stars : Kazuo Hasegawa Nobuko Otowa Michiyo Kogure Machiko Kyô
Genres : Drama
Release date : Nov 1, 1951
Countries of origin : Japan
Language : Japanese
Production companies : Daiei Studios
Summary Based on the classic novel by Murasaki Shikibu, 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 resolution to his life. View more details
Genres : Drama
Release date : Nov 1, 1951
Countries of origin : Japan
Language : Japanese
Production companies : Daiei Studios
