Movie

The Monkey King

★ 7.0(1)19402h 16m

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Good to know

Director: Kajirō Yamamoto
Release date: 1940-11-06
Runtime: 2h 16m
Language: Japanese
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: Toho Eiga

About The Monkey King

The Monkey King is a 1940 movie in the Comedy and Fantasy genres, directed by Kajirō Yamamoto, starring Kenichi Enomoto, Minoru Takase and Hideko Takamine. It has a runtime of 2 hours 16 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.0/10 from 1 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Monkey King in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Kenichi Enomoto

Son Goku

Minoru Takase

Ganriki

Hideko Takamine

Princess

Chieko Takehisa

Witch

Aiko Mimasu

Yoyo

Yoshiko Yamaguchi

Oriental Woman

Ranko Hanai

Kannon

Satoko Date

Lady in Waiting

Yôko Yaguchi

Akira Kishii

Cho Hakkai

Toshio Kanai

Sa Gojo

Sadaichi Yanagida

Priest Sanzo

Themes & keywords

musicalbased on myths, legends or folklore

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Monkey King in Canada?+

The Monkey King is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Canada. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Monkey King on Netflix?+

The Monkey King is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is The Monkey King?+

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

Who stars in The Monkey King?+

The Monkey King stars Kenichi Enomoto, Minoru Takase, Hideko Takamine, Chieko Takehisa and Aiko Mimasu.

When did The Monkey King come out?+

The Monkey King is a 1940 movie directed by Kajirō Yamamoto.

What genre is The Monkey King?+

The Monkey King is Comedy and Fantasy film.

Who directed The Monkey King?+

The Monkey King was directed by Kajirō Yamamoto.