The Monkey King
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The Monkey King

7.0 / 10 1940 2h 16mNR Japanese
ComedyFantasy

Storyline

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.

Cast & Crew

Kenichi Enomoto

Kenichi Enomoto

Son Goku

Lead
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

SD

Satoko Date

Lady in Waiting

What People Are Saying

4.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Kajirō Yamamoto's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
4.0
Every frame feels alive. The Monkey King is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker