Taro the Dragon Boy(1979)
龍の子太郎
Taro the Dragon Boy 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.
Taro the Dragon Boy (1979) is a fantasy, animation, family and adventure film directed by Kirio Urayama, released on March 17, 1979 with a runtime of 1h 15m. It stars Junya Kato, Mina Tominaga, Sayuri Yoshinaga and Kirin Kiki. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 21 ratings.
- Director:
- Kirio Urayama
- Writers:
- Miyoko Matsutani, Kirio Urayama, Miyoko Matsutani
- Composer:
- Riichirō Manabe
- Production:
- Toei Video Company
- Status:
- Released
Taro the Dragon Boy Cast & Crew
Main cast
- Junya Kato
Junya Kato
as Taro (voice)
Mina Tominaga
as Aya (voice)
Sayuri Yoshinaga
as Tatsuya (voice)
Kirin Kiki
as Yamanba (voice)
Kazuo Kumakura
as Red Oni (voice)
Kazuo Kitamura
as (voice)
- Toshiko Yabuki
Toshiko Yabuki
as (voice)
- Junko Kuroda
Junko Kuroda
as (voice)
Key crew
Directed by Kirio Urayama, written by Miyoko Matsutani, Kirio Urayama and Miyoko Matsutani.
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Taro the Dragon Boy Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 21 ratings.
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Taro the Dragon Boy – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Taro the Dragon Boy online?
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Taro the Dragon Boy (1979) does not have a confirmed streaming, rental or digital purchase option listed for your region yet. Availability is refreshed regularly, so check back for updates.
Who stars in Taro the Dragon Boy?
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The main cast of Taro the Dragon Boy (1979) includes Junya Kato, Mina Tominaga, Sayuri Yoshinaga, Kirin Kiki and Kazuo Kumakura. The film was directed by Kirio Urayama. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Taro the Dragon Boy released?
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Taro the Dragon Boy was released on March 17, 1979 and runs for 1h 15m.
Is Taro the Dragon Boy worth watching?
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Taro the Dragon Boy (1979) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 21 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy fantasy, animation and family films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.