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The Monkey King

November 6, 1940 2h 16m

Originally released in 1940. The Monkey King is a comedy/fantasy film. directed by Kajirō Yamamoto. With a runtime of 2h 16m, it's an epic theatrical experience.

Starring Kenichi Enomoto, Minoru Takase, and Hideko Takamine

Synopsis

A legendary pre-war comedy operetta starring Enomoto Kenichi, Hideko Takamine and Li Xianglan. The Sanzo Ikkou continues its westward journey, on a mission to prevent a demonic resurrection. As Genjo Sanzo, Cho Hakkai, Sha Gojyo, and Son Goku (Kenichi Enomoto) fight their way to their goal, their path is fraught with internal strife.

Quick Facts

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Release Date November 6, 1940 85 years ago
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Runtime 2h 16m 136 minutes total
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA

Production Companies

  • Toho Eiga

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Monkey King about?

A legendary pre-war comedy operetta starring Enomoto Kenichi, Hideko Takamine and Li Xianglan. The Sanzo Ikkou continues its westward journey, on a mission to prevent a demonic resurrection. As Gen...

Who directed The Monkey King?

The Monkey King was directed by Kajirō Yamamoto.

How long is The Monkey King?

The Monkey King has a runtime of 2 hours and 16 minutes (136 minutes total).

When was The Monkey King released?

The Monkey King was released on November 6, 1940 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in The Monkey King?

The main cast of The Monkey King includes Kenichi Enomoto, Minoru Takase, Hideko Takamine, Chieko Takehisa, Aiko Mimasu.