The Notorious Concubines

The Notorious Concubines

Overview

The Notorious Concubines

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.

Genre:History, Romance

Director:Kōji Wakamatsu

Actors:Tomoko Mayama, Kazuko Wakamatsu, Teruko Higa, Riko Kurenai, Mitsuko Takara, Keiko Sakurai, Katsu Ryūzaki, Yuzo Tachikawa

Duration: 1h 30m

Release:1968

Release Date: Sep 27, 1968

IMDb:4.0

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