The Little Prince and the Eight-Headed Dragon
わんぱく王子の大蛇退治
“Ten Thousand Wonders Leap To Life!”
Synopsis
In this influential cult-classic animated film based on Japanese folklore, Susano is the youngest son of Izanagi and Izanami, the heavenly couple who created the Earth. Still a young boy, Susano is devastated by the passing away of his mother. Determined to find her despite the reprimands of his father, he embarks on a journey to find his brother and his sister for spiritual guidance.
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Little Prince and the Eight Headed Dragon (1963) Original Trailer [FHD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2024-02-01
Top Cast
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Morio Kazama
Susanoo (voice)
Chiharu Kuri
Akahana (voice)
Yukiko Okada
Kushinada-hime (voice)
Masato Yamanouchi
Wadatsumi, Kushinada-hime's father (voice)
Kiyoshi Kawakubo
Titan-bô (voice)
Hideo Kinoshita
Tarô / Tsukuyomi (voice)
Kinshirô Iwao
Hi no kami (God of Fire) (voice)
Shûichi Kazamatsuri
Tatakai no daijin (voice)
Noriko Shindô
Amaterasu (voice)
Tomohito Sumida
Susano (voice)
Setsuo Shinoda
Izanagi (voice)
Mitsuko Tomobe
Izanami (voice)
Shûichi Kazamatsuri
Minister of war (voice)
Mitsuo Yagi
Omoikane (voice)
Koji Koga
Mouse (voice)
Release History & Theatrical Window
January 1, 1964
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Yugo Serikawa
- Screenplay & Story
- Ichirō Ikeda, Takashi Iijima
- Original Score
- Akira Ifukube
- Original Title
- わんぱく王子の大蛇退治
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Toei Animation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Yugo Serikawa
Ichirō Ikeda, Takashi Iijima
Akira Ifukube
Shin Yoshida
Department Leadership Roster
Yugo Serikawa
Director
Akira Ifukube
Original Music Composer
Ichirō Ikeda
Writer
Takashi Iijima
Writer
Shin Yoshida
Producer
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Little Prince and the Eight-Headed Dragon
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What is The Little Prince and the Eight-Headed Dragon about?
In this influential cult-classic animated film based on Japanese folklore, Susano is the youngest son of Izanagi and Izanami, the heavenly couple who created the Earth. Still a young boy, Susano is devastated by the passing away of his mother. Determined to find her despite the reprimands of his father, he embarks on a journey to find his brother and his sister for spiritual guidance.
Who directed The Little Prince and the Eight-Headed Dragon?
The Little Prince and the Eight-Headed Dragon was directed by Yugo Serikawa.
Who stars in The Little Prince and the Eight-Headed Dragon?
The principal cast of The Little Prince and the Eight-Headed Dragon includes Morio Kazama, Chiharu Kuri, Yukiko Okada, Masato Yamanouchi, Kiyoshi Kawakubo.
When was The Little Prince and the Eight-Headed Dragon released and how long is it?
The Little Prince and the Eight-Headed Dragon was released in 1963 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Who composed the musical score for The Little Prince and the Eight-Headed Dragon?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Little Prince and the Eight-Headed Dragon was composed by Akira Ifukube.