The Monkey King

The Monkey King

1940 · 136 min · ★ 7.0 · Comedy, Fantasy

A legendary pre-war comedy operetta starring Enomoto Kenichi, Hideko Takamine and Li Xianglan. The Sanzo Ikkou continues its westward journey, on a mission to prevent a demonic resurrection. As Genjo Sanzo, Cho Hakkai, Sha Gojyo, and Son Goku (Kenichi Enomoto) fight their way to their goal, their path is fraught with internal strife.

Directed by Kajirō Yamamoto · Written by Kajirō Yamamoto

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