The Notorious Concubines (1968)
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.
Release Date: 1968-09-27
Runtime: 90 minutes
Director: Kōji Wakamatsu
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
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