The Notorious Concubines (1968)
Original title: 金瓶梅
The Notorious Concubines is a 1968 Japanese-language history movie directed by Kōji Wakamatsu, with a running time of 1h 30m. It stars Tomoko Mayama, Kazuko Wakamatsu and Teruko Higa.
Based on the Chinese classic "Jin Ping Mei". Original Japanese cut directed by Koji Wakamatsu and produced by Shochiku. Set in Song-dynasty China, Wu Song rises to fame and becomes a guard captain. He is captivated by his brother’s wife, Pan Jinlian, whose beauty also ensnares the wealthy libertine Ximen Qing. To possess her, Ximen Qing has Wu Song’s brother murdered. When the corrupt authorities refuse justice, Wu Song is imprisoned, escapes with the help of the Liangshan bandits, and joins their ranks. Ximen Qing descends further into decadence, but Wu Song eventually returns, leading an attack on the town.
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What is The Notorious Concubines about?
Based on the Chinese classic "Jin Ping Mei". Original Japanese cut directed by Koji Wakamatsu and produced by Shochiku. Set in Song-dynasty China, Wu Song rises to fame and becomes a guard captain. He is captivated by his brother’s wife, Pan Jinlian, whose beauty also ensnares the wealthy libertine Ximen Qing. To possess her, Ximen Qing has Wu Song’s brother murdered. When the corrupt authorities refuse justice, Wu Song is imprisoned, escapes with the help of the Liangshan bandits, and joins their ranks. Ximen Qing descends further into decadence, but Wu Song eventually returns, leading an attack on the town.
When was The Notorious Concubines released?
The Notorious Concubines was released on 27 September 1968.
How long is The Notorious Concubines?
The Notorious Concubines runs 1h 30m.
Who made The Notorious Concubines?
The Notorious Concubines was directed by Kōji Wakamatsu.
Cast
- Tomoko Mayama as Pan Jinlian
- Kazuko Wakamatsu as Wu Yueniang
- Teruko Higa as Meng Yulou
- Riko Kurenai as Chunmei
- Mitsuko Takara as Sun Xue'e
- Keiko Sakurai as "Female Yaksha" Sun Erniang
- Katsu Ryūzaki as Wu Song
- Yuzo Tachikawa as "Little Li Guang" Hua Rong
- Kohei Tsuzaki as Ying Bojue
- Jūzō Itami as Ximen Qing
- Akaji Maro
- Taka Okubo