The Radiant Prince
Originally released in 1961. The Radiant Prince is a drama/romance film. directed by Kazuo Mori.
Starring Raizō Ichikawa, Hanayo Sumi, and Tamao Nakamura
Synopsis
Hikaru Genji, the haunted romantic hero of Lady Murasaki Shikibu’s “Genji Monogatari” (Tale of Genji) comes to life in this new tale of his further romantic adventures. Young Genji, the emperor’s illegitimate son cuts a swath through the women of the imperial court, while still mourning the spirit of his late mother who died while he was still a child. Driven to an obsession with the emperor’s new concubine, Lady Fujitsubo, whose resemblance to his late mother originally caught the eye of the emperor, young Genji embarks upon a reckless affair with her that could cost him his life.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 14, 1961
64 years ago
Runtime
1h 42m
102 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (1 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Raizō Ichikawa
as Hikaru Genji
Hanayo Sumi
as Fujitsubo / Kiritsubo
Tamao Nakamura
as Oborozukiyo
Ayako Wakao
as Aoi no ue
Yoshie Mizutani
as Suetsumuhana
Michiko Takano
as Murasaki
Akiko Hasegawa
as Princess Akikonomu
Mitsuko Mito
as Lady Kokiden
Yasuko Nakada
as Lady Rokujo
Keizō Kawasaki
as To no Chujo
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Daiei Film
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Radiant Prince about?
Hikaru Genji, the haunted romantic hero of Lady Murasaki Shikibu’s “Genji Monogatari” (Tale of Genji) comes to life in this new tale of his further romantic adventures. Young Genji, the emper...
Who directed The Radiant Prince?
The Radiant Prince was directed by Kazuo Mori.
How long is The Radiant Prince?
The Radiant Prince has a runtime of 1 hours and 42 minutes (102 minutes total).
When was The Radiant Prince released?
The Radiant Prince was released on October 14, 1961 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Radiant Prince?
The main cast of The Radiant Prince includes Raizō Ichikawa, Hanayo Sumi, Tamao Nakamura, Ayako Wakao, Yoshie Mizutani.