The Notorious Concubines

The Notorious Concubines

1968
1h 30m
4.0

4.0/10

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"In the West, there is Arabian Nights, in the East there is 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.

Status: Released

Language: JA

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Production Information

Production Companies
Shochiku Boxoffice International Pictures (BIP)
Production Countries
Japan

Quick Facts

Original Title 金瓶梅
Release Date September 27, 1968
Status Released
Language JA
IMDb ID tt0145027

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