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The Tale of Genji

19512h 4mKōzaburō Yoshimura
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Genji, the illegitimate offspring of a Japanese potentate, goes by the philosophy of "love 'em and leave 'em" as a matter of course. Only when his heart is broken by Awaji does Genji realizes how much pain he himself has caused.

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JapanJidaigekiHeian Period

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What is The Tale of Genji (1951) about?

Genji, the illegitimate offspring of a Japanese potentate, goes by the philosophy of "love 'em and leave 'em" as a matter of course. Only when his heart is broken by Awaji does Genji realizes how much pain he himself has caused.

Who stars in The Tale of Genji?

The Tale of Genji stars Kazuo Hasegawa (Hikaru Genji), Denjirō Ōkōchi (Takuma nyudo), Michiyo Kogure (Fujitsubo), Mitsuko Mito (Aoi no ue), Machiko Kyō (Awaji no ue). The film was directed by Kōzaburō Yoshimura.

How long is The Tale of Genji?

The Tale of Genji has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1951.

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