The Notorious Concubines 1968
“In the West, there is Arabian Nights, in the East there is The Notorious Concubines!”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 90 minutes
- Director
- Kōji Wakamatsu
- Networks
- Shochiku, Boxoffice International Pictures (BIP)
What is The Notorious Concubines?
The Notorious Concubines is a film first released in 1968. Catalogued under History, Romance.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1968
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 90 minutes
- Release date
- Sep 27, 1968
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- Japan
- Studios
- Shochiku, Boxoffice International Pictures (BIP)
- Genres
- History, Romance
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 4.0/10 from 4 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~90 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Shochiku, Boxoffice International Pictures (BIP)
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The Notorious Concubines is a film first released in 1968. Catalogued under History, Romance. Produced and broadcast by Shochiku, Boxoffice International Pictures (BIP). Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A man seeks vengeance for his brother's murder in Song-dynasty China.”
- based on a classic text
- features classic wuxia themes of corruption and revenge
- involves dark themes of murder and corruption
Watch it if you enjoy historical dramas based on classic literature.
The film contains dark themes including murder and corruption suitable for mature audiences.
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What is the film based on?
It is based on the Chinese classic Jin Ping Mei.
When is the film set?
It is set in Song-dynasty China.
Who directed the original Japanese cut?
It was directed by Koji Wakamatsu.
Who produced the film?
It was produced by Shochiku.
What happens to Wu Song after his brother is murdered?
He is imprisoned when corrupt authorities refuse justice, escapes with the help of bandits, and eventually returns for revenge.
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