4.0The Notorious Concubines · 1968
The Notorious Concubines (1968) is a History / Romance film directed by Kōji Wakamatsu, starring Tomoko Mayama, Kazuko Wakamatsu, Teruko Higa.
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4.0Overview
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.
Cast
Tomoko Mayama, Kazuko Wakamatsu, Teruko Higa, Riko Kurenai, Mitsuko Takara, Keiko Sakurai, Katsu Ryūzaki, Yuzo Tachikawa
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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 in 1968.
Who stars in "The Notorious Concubines"?
The cast includes Tomoko Mayama, Kazuko Wakamatsu, Teruko Higa, Riko Kurenai.
