The Magic Serpent
Originally released in 1966. The Magic Serpent is a fantasy/action film. directed by Tetsuya Yamanouchi.
Starring Hiroki Matsukata, Tomoko Ogawa, and Ryutaro Otomo
Synopsis
In ancient Japan, a good lord is killed and his throne is taken by the trecherous Yuki Daijo and his wizard friend Oroki-maru. The young prince Ikazuki-maru is rescued from the jaws of death by a magic bird sent by a wizard. Ten years later, Ikazuki-maru embarks on an adventure to avenge his parents and the wizard's death with his magic powers he learned from the wizard. He kills Yuki Daijo but then must battle Oroki-maru in a battle to the death.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 5, 1966
59 years ago
Runtime
1h 34m
94 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (6 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Toei Company
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Magic Serpent about?
In ancient Japan, a good lord is killed and his throne is taken by the trecherous Yuki Daijo and his wizard friend Oroki-maru. The young prince Ikazuki-maru is rescued from the jaws of death by a m...
Who directed The Magic Serpent?
The Magic Serpent was directed by Tetsuya Yamanouchi.
How long is The Magic Serpent?
The Magic Serpent has a runtime of 1 hours and 34 minutes (94 minutes total).
When was The Magic Serpent released?
The Magic Serpent was released on March 5, 1966 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Magic Serpent?
The main cast of The Magic Serpent includes Hiroki Matsukata, Tomoko Ogawa, Ryutaro Otomo, Bin Amatsu, Nobuo Kaneko.