The Notorious Concubines
"A Thousand Year-Old Ribald Classic!"
Originally released in 1968. The Notorious Concubines is a history/romance film. directed by Kōji Wakamatsu. At just 79 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Tomoko Mayama, Kazuko Wakamatsu, and Teruko Higa
Synopsis
Dark, cynical Japanese epic brought to U.S. in a dubbed version by shlockmeister Harry Novak. Still, this gory, sexy epic is made with style and interesting for to compare to "Yojimbo" and other masterworks of the form.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 27, 1968
57 years ago
Runtime
1h 19m
79 minutes total
User Rating
3.0/10
Mixed (3 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Tomoko Mayama
as Pan Jinlian
Kazuko Wakamatsu
as Wu Yueniang
Teruko Higa
as Meng Yulou
Riko Kurenai
as Chunmei
Mitsuko Takara
as Sun Xue'e
Keiko Sakurai
as "Female Yaksha" Sun Erniang
Katsu Ryūzaki
as Wu Song
Yuzo Tachikawa
as "Little Li Guang" Hua Rong
Kohei Tsuzaki
as Ying Bojue
Jūzō Itami
as Ximen Qing
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Unicorn Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Notorious Concubines about?
Dark, cynical Japanese epic brought to U.S. in a dubbed version by shlockmeister Harry Novak. Still, this gory, sexy epic is made with style and interesting for to compare to "Yojimbo" and other ma...
Who directed The Notorious Concubines?
The Notorious Concubines was directed by Kōji Wakamatsu.
How long is The Notorious Concubines?
The Notorious Concubines has a runtime of 1 hours and 19 minutes (79 minutes total).
When was The Notorious Concubines released?
The Notorious Concubines was released on September 27, 1968 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Notorious Concubines?
The main cast of The Notorious Concubines includes Tomoko Mayama, Kazuko Wakamatsu, Teruko Higa, Riko Kurenai, Mitsuko Takara.