The Tale of Genji
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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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Kazuo Hasegawa
Hikaru Genji
Denjirō Ōkōchi
Takuma nyudo
Michiyo Kogure
Fujitsubo
Mitsuko Mito
Aoi no ue
Machiko Kyō
Awaji no ue
Nobuko Otowa
Murasaki no ue
Yūji Hori
Yumiko Hasegawa
Oborozukiyo
Chieko Sōma
Kiritsubo
Yuriko Hanabusa
Kiritsubo's mother
Chieko Higashiyama
Lady Kokiden
Kōtarō Bandō
To no Chujo
Ichirō Sugai
Minister of the Left
Eitarō Shindō
Minister of the Right
Osamu Takizawa
Emperor Kiritsubo
Daisuke Katō
Taiji Tonoyama
Priest
Hisako Takihana
Nun
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Where can I watch The Tale of Genji?
The Tale of Genji (1951) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.
What is The Tale of Genji 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 directed The Tale of Genji?
The Tale of Genji (1951) was directed by Kōzaburō Yoshimura. The film is a Drama production with a runtime of 2h 4m, rated 5.5/10.
How long is The Tale of Genji?
The Tale of Genji runs 2h 4m (124 minutes total). Audience rating: 5.5/10 from 6 votes. Genre: Drama.
Is The Tale of Genji worth watching?
The Tale of Genji is rated 5.5/10 by 6 viewers — below average. A good pick for Drama fans.