The Notorious Concubines (1968)
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27 Sep 1968
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History
Romance
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.
Featured Crew
| Masao Yagi | Music |
| Shin-Chen Wang | Novel |
| Tadashi Tsuji | Editor |
| Ogawa Kogai | Production Design |
| Shukei Hirataka | Art Direction |
| Takashi Sugizaki | Sound |
| Hajime Isomi | Lighting Technician |
| Atsushi Yamatoya | Screenplay |
| Kiyoshi Ogasawara | Executive Producer |
| Kōji Wakamatsu | Director |
