Movie

The Tale of Genji

★ 6.0(7)19512h 4m

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Good to know

Director: Kōzaburō Yoshimura
Release date: 1951-06-11
Runtime: 2h 4m
Language: Japanese
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: Daiei Film

About The Tale of Genji

The Tale of Genji is a 1951 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Kōzaburō Yoshimura, starring Kazuo Hasegawa, Denjirō Ōkōchi and Michiyo Kogure. It has a runtime of 2 hours 4 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.0/10 from 7 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Tale of Genji in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

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

Themes & keywords

japanjidaigekiheian period

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Tale of Genji in Germany?+

The Tale of Genji is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Germany. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Tale of Genji on Netflix?+

The Tale of Genji is not on Netflix in Germany right now.

How long is The Tale of Genji?+

The Tale of Genji has a runtime of 2 hours 4 minutes (124 minutes).

Who stars in The Tale of Genji?+

The Tale of Genji stars Kazuo Hasegawa, Denjirō Ōkōchi, Michiyo Kogure, Mitsuko Mito and Machiko Kyō.

When did The Tale of Genji come out?+

The Tale of Genji is a 1951 movie directed by Kōzaburō Yoshimura.

What genre is The Tale of Genji?+

The Tale of Genji is Drama film.

Who directed The Tale of Genji?+

The Tale of Genji was directed by Kōzaburō Yoshimura.