The Tale of Genji

The Tale of Genji

390 mins | Drama, History | Dec. 27, 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.

The Tale of Genji

390 mins | Drama, History | Dec. 27, 1991

The Tale of Genji
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.
Producers TBS
Original title 源氏物語
Directors Shin'ichi Kamoshita
Writers Sugako Hashida, Murasaki Shikibu