Pom Poko
"A Fantastic Tale Of Survival"
Originally released in 1994. Pom Poko is a adventure/animation film. directed by Isao Takahata.
Starring Makoto Nonomura, Nijiko Kiyokawa, and Shigeru Izumiya
Synopsis
The Raccoons of the Tama Hills are being forced from their homes by the rapid development of houses and shopping malls. As it becomes harder to find food and shelter, they decide to band together and fight back. The Raccoons practice and perfect the ancient art of transformation until they are even able to appear as humans in hilarious circumstances.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 16, 1994
31 years ago
Runtime
1h 59m
119 minutes total
User Rating
7.2/10
Great (1,149 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Makoto Nonomura
as Shoukichi (voice)
Nijiko Kiyokawa
as Old Fireball / Oroku (voice)
Shigeru Izumiya
as Gonta (voice)
Norihei Miki
as Seizaemon (voice)
Yuriko Ishida
as Kiyo (voice)
Megumi Hayashibara
as Sasuke (voice)
Yumi Ichihara
as Koharu (voice)
Akira Kamiya
as Tamasaburo (voice)
Takehiro Murata
as Bunta (voice)
Gannosuke Ashiya
as Inugami Gyobu (voice)
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Studio Ghibli
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pom Poko about?
The Raccoons of the Tama Hills are being forced from their homes by the rapid development of houses and shopping malls. As it becomes harder to find food and shelter, they decide to band together a...
Who directed Pom Poko?
Pom Poko was directed by Isao Takahata.
How long is Pom Poko?
Pom Poko has a runtime of 1 hours and 59 minutes (119 minutes total).
When was Pom Poko released?
Pom Poko was released on July 16, 1994 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Pom Poko?
The main cast of Pom Poko includes Makoto Nonomura, Nijiko Kiyokawa, Shigeru Izumiya, Norihei Miki, Yuriko Ishida.
Is Pom Poko worth watching?
Pom Poko has a user rating of 7.2/10 based on 1,149 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.