Taro the Dragon Boy
龍の子太郎
Synopsis
Patterned after Japanese art and silk screens, Taro, The Dragon Boy is an animated feature about Japanese mythology and cultures, focusing on Taro, a young boy who has to make a voyage to a distant lake to save his mother, who has been turned into a dragon.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Toei Manga Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kirio Urayama
- Screenplay & Story
- Takashi Mitsui
- Original Score
- Riichirō Manabe
- Original Title
- 龍の子太郎
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 15m
- Production Studios
- Toei Video Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kirio Urayama
Takashi Mitsui, Kirio Urayama, Miyoko Matsutani, Isao Takahata
Riichirō Manabe
Yutaka Senzô
Chiaki Imada
Department Leadership Roster
Kirio Urayama
Director
Yutaka Senzô
Editor
Riichirō Manabe
Original Music Composer
Kirio Urayama
Writer
Takashi Mitsui
Screenplay
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Taro the Dragon Boy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Taro the Dragon Boy about?
Patterned after Japanese art and silk screens, Taro, The Dragon Boy is an animated feature about Japanese mythology and cultures, focusing on Taro, a young boy who has to make a voyage to a distant lake to save his mother, who has been turned into a dragon.
Who directed Taro the Dragon Boy?
Taro the Dragon Boy was directed by Kirio Urayama.
Who stars in Taro the Dragon Boy?
The principal cast of Taro the Dragon Boy includes Junya Kato, Mina Tominaga, Sayuri Yoshinaga, Kirin Kiki, Kazuo Kumakura.
When was Taro the Dragon Boy released and how long is it?
Taro the Dragon Boy was released in 1979 with a total runtime of 1h 15m.
Who composed the musical score for Taro the Dragon Boy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Taro the Dragon Boy was composed by Riichirō Manabe.
Is Taro the Dragon Boy based on a book or true story?
Taro the Dragon Boy is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Miyoko Matsutani".