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The Monkey King

The Monkey King

  • Overview
  • Cast
  • Crew

Status

Released

Release Date

Nov 6, 1940

Runtime

2h 16m

Genres

Comedy, Fantasy

Original Title

エノケンの孫悟空

Production Companies

Toho Eiga Co., Ltd.

Director

Kajirō Yamamoto

Description

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.