Movie

The Tale of Genji

★ 6.0(22)19871h 50m

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Good to know

Director: Gisaburō Sugii
Release date: 1987-12-19
Runtime: 1h 50m
Language: Japanese
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: The Asahi Shimbun

About The Tale of Genji

The Tale of Genji is a 1987 movie in the Animation, Drama and Romance genres, directed by Gisaburō Sugii, starring Morio Kazama, Midori Hagio and Miwako Kaji. It has a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.0/10 from 22 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Tale of Genji in Egypt — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Genji, the son of the emperor, is the talk of the Kyoto nobility for his charm and good looks, yet he cannot stop himself from pursuing an unobtainable object of desire: 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.

Cast

Morio Kazama

Hikaru Genji (voice)

Midori Hagio

Yuugao (voice)

Miwako Kaji

Lady Rokujō (voice)

Reiko Ōhara

Lady Fujitsubo (voice)

Megumi Yokoyama

Murasaki (voice)

Jun Fubuki

Oborozukiyo (voice)

Reiko Tajima

Lady Aoi (voice)

Masane Tsukayama

Tou-no-Chuujou (voice)

Shigeru Yazaki

Koremitsu (voice)

Bin Shimada

Tou-no-Ben (voice)

Chikao Ohtsuka

Koremitsu (voice)

Fujio Tokita

Hermit of Kitayama (voice)

Themes & keywords

japananimeheian period

Frequently asked questions

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

The Tale of Genji is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Egypt. 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 Egypt right now.

How long is The Tale of Genji?+

The Tale of Genji has a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes (110 minutes).

Who stars in The Tale of Genji?+

The Tale of Genji stars Morio Kazama, Midori Hagio, Miwako Kaji, Reiko Ōhara and Megumi Yokoyama.

When did The Tale of Genji come out?+

The Tale of Genji is a 1987 movie directed by Gisaburō Sugii.

What genre is The Tale of Genji?+

The Tale of Genji is Animation, Drama and Romance film.

Who directed The Tale of Genji?+

The Tale of Genji was directed by Gisaburō Sugii.