The Notorious Concubines

Overview

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.

Cast

Tomoko Mayama

Pan Jinlian

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Kazuko Wakamatsu

Wu Yueniang

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Teruko Higa

Meng Yulou

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Riko Kurenai

Chunmei

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Mitsuko Takara

Sun Xue'e

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Keiko Sakurai

"Female Yaksha" Sun Erniang

Katsu Ryūzaki

Wu Song

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Yuzo Tachikawa

"Little Li Guang" Hua Rong

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Kohei Tsuzaki

Ying Bojue

Jūzō Itami

Ximen Qing

Akaji Maro

Taka Okubo