The Monkey King

1940Directed by Kajirō Yamamoto

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Released: November 6, 1940
Runtime: 2h 16m

About The Monkey King

Comedy
Fantasy

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.

Director: Kajirō Yamamoto
Writers: Kajirō Yamamoto
Wu Cheng'en
Original title: エノケンの孫悟空

Principal cast

In billing order

Kenichi EnomotoSon Goku
Minoru TakaseGanriki
Hideko TakaminePrincess
Chieko TakehisaWitch
Aiko MimasuYoyo
Yoshiko YamaguchiOriental Woman

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