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Lupin the Third: Tokyo Crisis

ルパン三世 炎の記憶 〜TOKYO CRISIS〜

“A blazing crisis in Tokyo, or the photo op of a lifetime?”

Synopsis

Lupin's plans to intercept two old glass photographic plates from being delivered to a mysterious art dealer named Mr. Suzuki misfires, and it doesn't help matters that Goemon and Jigen are suffering from... efficiency problems. Meanwhile, Inspector Zenigata has a new tag-along in the Lupin chase: the beautiful young reporter Maria. But what is Maria's connection to the mysterious Mr. Suzuki?

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Release History & Theatrical Window

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

August 30, 2005

Physical Home Media

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Toshiya Shinohara
Screenplay & Story
Shinzo Fujita
Original Score
Yuji Ohno
Original Title
ルパン三世 炎の記憶 〜TOKYO CRISIS〜
Country of Origin
Japan
Spoken Languages
Japanese
Runtime
1h 35m
Production Studios
VAP, Kyokuichi-Tokyo Movie

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Toshiya Shinohara

Screenplay & Story

Shinzo Fujita, Kazuhiko Kato

Original Score & Music

Yuji Ohno

Director of Photography

Hajime Hasegawa

Film Editing

Masatoshi Tsurubuchi

Producers

Hiroshi Yamashita, Yasumichi Ozaki, Toshio Nakatani

Department Leadership Roster

Toshiya Shinohara

Toshiya Shinohara

Director

Shinzo Fujita

Shinzo Fujita

Screenplay

Hiroshi Yamashita

Producer

Masatoshi Tsurubuchi

Editor

Yasumichi Ozaki

Producer

Hajime Hasegawa

Director of Photography

Toshio Nakatani

Producer

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: PG-13

PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

International Certification Matrix

Australia (ACB)PG

Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.

United States (MPAA)PG-13

Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Lupin the Third: Tokyo Crisis

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Lupin the Third: Tokyo Crisis about?

Lupin's plans to intercept two old glass photographic plates from being delivered to a mysterious art dealer named Mr. Suzuki misfires, and it doesn't help matters that Goemon and Jigen are suffering from... efficiency problems. Meanwhile, Inspector Zenigata has a new tag-along in the Lupin chase: the beautiful young reporter Maria. But what is Maria's connection to the mysterious Mr. Suzuki?

Who directed Lupin the Third: Tokyo Crisis?

Lupin the Third: Tokyo Crisis was directed by Toshiya Shinohara.

Who stars in Lupin the Third: Tokyo Crisis?

The principal cast of Lupin the Third: Tokyo Crisis includes Kanichi Kurita, Kiyoshi Kobayashi, Eiko Masuyama, Makio Inoue, Gorō Naya.

When was Lupin the Third: Tokyo Crisis released and how long is it?

Lupin the Third: Tokyo Crisis was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.

Who composed the musical score for Lupin the Third: Tokyo Crisis?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Lupin the Third: Tokyo Crisis was composed by Yuji Ohno.

What is the age rating and content advisory for Lupin the Third: Tokyo Crisis?

Lupin the Third: Tokyo Crisis holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).