The Tale of Genji

Drama, History · 1991

TV movie based on the novel "The Tale of Genji" by Murasaki Shikibu, which tells about the life of Prince Hikaru Genji, who was nicknamed "Shining" by people for his dazzling noble beauty. In 1991, to commemorate the 40th anniversary of TBS' founding, it was released with a total production value of around 1.2 billion yen and aired in two parts.

Starring

Hirooki Ogawa, Murasaki Shikibu, Noriyuki Higashiyama, Reiko Ōhara, Shin'ichi Kamoshita, Sugako Hashida, Ayako Wakao, Fukuko Ishii, Keiko Takeshita

Director

Shin'ichi Kamoshita