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The Monkey King

The Monkey King

The Monkey King
1940 2h 16m

The Monkey King

ComedyFantasy

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.

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DirectorKajirō Yamamoto
ScreenplayKajirō Yamamoto
StatusReleased
ReleasedNovember 6, 1940
CountryJapan
Languageja
Runtime2h 16m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
IMDb⭐ 7.2 / 10
GenresComedy, Fantasy
StudioToho Eiga
Originalエノケンの孫悟空
The Monkey King
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Cast

Kenichi Enomoto

Kenichi Enomoto

Son Goku

Minoru Takase

Minoru Takase

Ganriki

Hideko Takamine

Hideko Takamine

Princess

Chieko Takehisa

Chieko Takehisa

Witch

Aiko Mimasu

Aiko Mimasu

Yoyo

Yoshiko Yamaguchi

Yoshiko Yamaguchi

Oriental Woman

Ranko Hanai

Ranko Hanai

Kannon

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Satoko Date

Lady in Waiting

Yôko Yaguchi

Yôko Yaguchi

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Akira Kishii

Cho Hakkai

🎭

Toshio Kanai

Sa Gojo

🎭

Sadaichi Yanagida

Priest Sanzo

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Takeo Kitamura

Genso

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Tomiko Hattori

Chinese Girl

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Monkey King

Where can I watch The Monkey King?

The Monkey King (1940) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

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 Genjo Sanzo, Cho Hakkai, Sha Gojyo, and Son Goku (Kenichi Enomoto) fight their way to...

Who directed The Monkey King?

The Monkey King (1940) was directed by Kajirō Yamamoto. The film is a Comedy, Fantasy production with a runtime of 2h 16m.

How long is The Monkey King?

The Monkey King runs 2h 16m (136 minutes total). Genre: Comedy, Fantasy.