The Notorious Concubines (1968)
In the West, there is Arabian Nights, in the East there is The Notorious Concubines!
Plot Summary
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.
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Director & Crew
Kōji Wakamatsu
Director
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The Notorious Concubines was directed by Kōji Wakamatsu and released in 1968.
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The Notorious Concubines has a runtime of 1 hours and 30 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1968-09-27
- Status
- Released