Jungle Emperor Leo
"A king’s journey to protect his kingdom and family."
Originally released in 1997. Jungle Emperor Leo is a adventure/animation film. directed by Yoshio Takeuchi.
Starring Masane Tsukayama, Chieko Baisho, and Tomoko Ishimura
Synopsis
Tezuka Osamu's most famous work "Jungle Emperor Leo" has been made into an animated version a number of times. In this theater version, Tezuka Osamu was able for the first time to depict the theme that "All life is equal" through Leo's self-sacrifice.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 1, 1997
28 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
7.0/10
Great (75 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Masane Tsukayama
as Leo (voice)
Chieko Baisho
as Lyre (voice)
Tomoko Ishimura
as Rune (voice)
Hekiru Shiina
as Rukkio (voice)
Kaneta Kimotsuki
as Coco (voice)
Naoki Tatsuta
as Tommy (voice)
Masatô Ibu
as Pagoola (voice)
Ranran Suzuki
as Bizo (voice)
Kei Tani
as Burazza (voice)
Chafurin
as Jack (voice)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Shochiku
- Tezuka Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jungle Emperor Leo about?
Tezuka Osamu's most famous work "Jungle Emperor Leo" has been made into an animated version a number of times. In this theater version, Tezuka Osamu was able for the first time to depict the theme ...
Who directed Jungle Emperor Leo?
Jungle Emperor Leo was directed by Yoshio Takeuchi.
How long is Jungle Emperor Leo?
Jungle Emperor Leo has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was Jungle Emperor Leo released?
Jungle Emperor Leo was released on August 1, 1997 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Jungle Emperor Leo?
The main cast of Jungle Emperor Leo includes Masane Tsukayama, Chieko Baisho, Tomoko Ishimura, Hekiru Shiina, Kaneta Kimotsuki.