Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Kōji Wakamatsu
Writers Shin-Chen Wang, Atsushi Yamatoya
Studio Shochiku
Rating 4.0/10
Language JA

Cast & Crew

Tomoko Mayama

Tomoko Mayama

Pan Jinlian

Kazuko Wakamatsu

Wu Yueniang

Teruko Higa

Meng Yulou

Riko Kurenai

Chunmei

Mitsuko Takara

Sun Xue'e

Keiko Sakurai

"Female Yaksha" Sun Erniang

Katsu Ryūzaki

Katsu Ryūzaki

Wu Song

Yuzo Tachikawa

"Little Li Guang" Hua Rong

Kohei Tsuzaki

Ying Bojue

Jūzō Itami

Jūzō Itami

Ximen Qing

Akaji Maro

Akaji Maro

Taka Okubo

Taka Okubo

Frequently Asked Questions

The Notorious Concubines was released on September 27, 1968.

The runtime of The Notorious Concubines is 1h 30m.

The Notorious Concubines is a History, Romance movie.

The Notorious Concubines has a rating of 4.0 out of 10 on TMDB.

The Notorious Concubines is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

The Notorious Concubines was directed by Kōji Wakamatsu.

The main cast of The Notorious Concubines includes Tomoko Mayama, Kazuko Wakamatsu, Teruko Higa.

The Notorious Concubines is originally in Japanese.