The Notorious Concubines
Original title: 金瓶梅
“In the West, there is Arabian Nights, in the East there is The Notorious Concubines!”
Overview
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.
Top-billed cast
- TTomoko Mayama
- KKazuko Wakamatsu
- TTeruko Higa
- RRiko Kurenai
- MMitsuko Takara
- KKeiko Sakurai
- KKatsu Ryūzaki
- YYuzo Tachikawa
- KKohei Tsuzaki
- JJūzō Itami
Crew
- Director
- Kōji Wakamatsu
- Writers
- Shin-Chen Wang, Atsushi Yamatoya
- Producer
- Kiyoshi Ogasawara
- Production
- Shochiku, Boxoffice International Pictures (BIP)
Frequently asked questions
What is The Notorious Concubines rated?
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Who directed The Notorious Concubines?
The Notorious Concubines was directed by Kōji Wakamatsu.
When was The Notorious Concubines released?
The Notorious Concubines was released in 1968.
