The Notorious Concubines

The story

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 & crew

Tomoko MayamaPan Jinlian

Kazuko Wakamatsu

Kazuko WakamatsuWu Yueniang

Teruko Higa

Teruko HigaMeng Yulou

Riko Kurenai

Riko KurenaiChunmei

Mitsuko Takara

Mitsuko TakaraSun Xue'e

Keiko Sakurai

Keiko Sakurai"Female Yaksha" Sun Erniang

Katsu RyūzakiWu Song

Yuzo Tachikawa

Yuzo Tachikawa"Little Li Guang" Hua Rong

Kohei Tsuzaki

Kohei TsuzakiYing Bojue

Jūzō ItamiXimen Qing

Akaji MaroCast

Taka OkuboCast