Sasuke, the Young Sarutobi (The Adventures of Little Samurai)

1959·Japan·83 min.
Sasuke, the Young Sarutobi (The Adventures of Little Samurai)
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Animation
Action
Adventure
Kids
Samurai
Feudal Japan
16th Century

A young Japanese boy in search of magic. Climbs a mountain in search of magic wizard. The youth is tutored by the wizard. Magic boy eventually fights evil witches. "Magic Boy" was the first ever Japanese animation to be released theatrically in North America. A Sarutobi is a ninja in the service of the local lord(s).

DirectorAkira Daikubara·Taiji Yabushita
ScreenwriterMichihei Muramatsu·Dohei Muramatsu·Kazuo Dan
MusicToru Funamura
CinematographyMitsuaki Ishikawa·Akio Yamamoto·Seigo Otsuka
Original titleShônen Sarutobi Sasuke (Sasuke, the Young Sarutobi) (The Adventures of Little Samurai)
Also known asMagic Boy

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