The Notorious ConcubinesMovie
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.
About The Notorious Concubines
The Notorious Concubines is a 1968 history, romance movie directed by Kōji Wakamatsu.
The production information lists a runtime of 1h 30m, production credits from Japan, an original language code of JA.
The credited cast includes Tomoko Mayama, Kazuko Wakamatsu, Teruko Higa, Riko Kurenai. The synopsis above summarizes the central premise without adding details beyond the available title information.
