Maegami Tarou
まえがみ太郎
Synopsis
This is a folk-tale-like adventure story of an active boy on a quest for the Water of Life. The boy sets out on this quest after learning that the Water of Life is needed to make his village happy. On the way, he meets gods, demons... Soon, he discovers that the evil snake has stolen the Water, and he heads for the snake's palace. Defeating the snake is not easy since it has the Water of Life to revive itself. This boy - Maegami Tarou - continues his courageous quest in cooperation with various creatures and the gods.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 2007
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Hiroshi Saito
- Screenplay & Story
- Akira Miyazaki
- Original Score
- Shin'ichi Tanabe
- Original Title
- まえがみ太郎
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Nippon Animation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Hiroshi Saito
Akira Miyazaki, Miyoko Matsutani
Shin'ichi Tanabe
Keishichi Kuroki
Hajime Okayasu
Takaji Matsudo
Department Leadership Roster
Hajime Okayasu
Editor
Keishichi Kuroki
Director of Photography
Takaji Matsudo
Producer
Akira Miyazaki
Screenplay
Hiroshi Saito
Director
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Maegami Tarou
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Maegami Tarou about?
This is a folk-tale-like adventure story of an active boy on a quest for the Water of Life. The boy sets out on this quest after learning that the Water of Life is needed to make his village happy. On the way, he meets gods, demons... Soon, he discovers that the evil snake has stolen the Water, and he heads for the snake's palace. Defeating the snake is not easy since it has the Water of Life to revive itself. This boy - Maegami Tarou - continues his courageous quest in cooperation with various creatures and the gods.
Who directed Maegami Tarou?
Maegami Tarou was directed by Hiroshi Saito.
Who stars in Maegami Tarou?
The principal cast of Maegami Tarou includes Keiko Yokozawa, Fujio Tokita, Minoru Yada, Miyoko Aso, Masako Ikeda.
When was Maegami Tarou released and how long is it?
Maegami Tarou was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Maegami Tarou?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Maegami Tarou was composed by Shin'ichi Tanabe.