The Notorious Concubines
"In the West, there is Arabian Nights, in the East there is The Notorious Concubines!"
Originally released in 1968. The Notorious Concubines is a history/romance film. directed by Kōji Wakamatsu.
Starring Tomoko Mayama, Kazuko Wakamatsu, and Teruko Higa
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 27, 1968
57 years ago
Runtime
1h 30m
90 minutes total
User Rating
3.0/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top 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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Frequently Asked Questions
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....
Who directed The Notorious Concubines?
The Notorious Concubines was directed by Kōji Wakamatsu.
How long is The Notorious Concubines?
The Notorious Concubines has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes (90 minutes total).
When was The Notorious Concubines released?
The Notorious Concubines was released on September 27, 1968 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Notorious Concubines?
The main cast of The Notorious Concubines includes Tomoko Mayama, Kazuko Wakamatsu, Teruko Higa, Riko Kurenai, Mitsuko Takara.