Overview

Genji, the illegitimate offspring of a Japanese potentate, goes by the philosophy of "love 'em and leave 'em" as a matter of course. Only when his heart is broken by Awaji does Genji realizes how much pain he himself has caused.

Cast

Kazuo Hasegawa, Denjirō Ōkōchi, Michiyo Kogure, Mitsuko Mito, Machiko Kyō, Nobuko Otowa, Yūji Hori, Yumiko Hasegawa

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Frequently asked

What is "The Tale of Genji" about?

Genji, the illegitimate offspring of a Japanese potentate, goes by the philosophy of "love 'em and leave 'em" as a matter of course. Only when his heart is broken by Awaji does Genji realizes how much pain he himself has caused.

When was "The Tale of Genji" released?

The Tale of Genji was released in 1951.

Who stars in "The Tale of Genji"?

The cast includes Kazuo Hasegawa, Denjirō Ōkōchi, Michiyo Kogure, Mitsuko Mito.