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The Castle of Cagliostro (1979)

“Believe in the Thief.”

7.5/10 · 1,163 votes 1h 42m pg ComedyAdventureAnimationFamilyCrime

#11 of 32 films from 1979 #292 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Hayao Miyazaki · Written by Hayao Miyazaki, Haruya Yamazaki

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Overview

After a successful robbery leaves famed thief Lupin the Third and his partner Jigen with nothing but a large amount of expertly crafted counterfeit bills, he decides to track down the forgers responsible—and steal any other treasures he may find in the Castle of Cagliostro, including the 'damsel in distress' he finds imprisoned there.

Cast

Yasuo Yamadaas Arsène Lupin III (voice)
Kiyoshi Kobayashias Daisuke Jigen (voice)
Eiko Masuyamaas Fujiko Mine (voice)
Makio Inoueas Goemon Ishikawa XIII (voice)
Gorō Nayaas Inspector Koichi Zenigata (voice)
Sumi Shimamotoas Lady Clarisse de Cagliostro (voice)
Taro Ishidaas Count Cagliostro (voice)
Kohei Miyauchias Gardener (voice)
Ichiro Nagaias Jodo (voice)
Tadamichi Tsuneizumias Gustav (voice)
Kinpei Azusaas Archbishop (voice)
Eken Mineas Archbishop's Driver (voice)
Shozo Hirabayashias Interpol Chief (voice)
Minoru Midorikawaas Servant (voice)

Facts

Release dateJuly 6, 1979
Runtime102 min (1h 42m) — shorter as the 1979 average of 113 min
GenresComedy, Adventure, Animation, Family, Crime
Original titleルパン三世 カリオストロの城
LanguageJA
Budget$7,202,188
Box office$8,194,857 (1.1× budget)
IMDbtt0079833

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Questions

How long is The Castle of Cagliostro?
The Castle of Cagliostro runs 102 minutes (1h 42m).
Is The Castle of Cagliostro worth watching?
TMDB users give it 7.5/10 across 1,163 votes, which places it #11 of 32 films released in 1979 in this index (top 69%) and #292 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed The Castle of Cagliostro?
The Castle of Cagliostro was directed by Hayao Miyazaki. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Spirited Away (2001), Howl's Moving Castle (2004), Princess Mononoke (1997).
Who stars in The Castle of Cagliostro?
Yasuo Yamada as Arsène Lupin III (voice); Kiyoshi Kobayashi as Daisuke Jigen (voice); Eiko Masuyama as Fujiko Mine (voice); Makio Inoue as Goemon Ishikawa XIII (voice); Gorō Naya as Inspector Koichi Zenigata (voice); Sumi Shimamoto as Lady Clarisse de Cagliostro (voice).
What is The Castle of Cagliostro rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Castle of Cagliostro?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/48948.

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