The Magic Serpent(1966)
怪竜大決戦
The Magic Serpent Synopsis
In ancient Japan, a good lord is killed and his throne is taken by the trecherous Yuki Daijo and the evil wizard Orochi-Maru. The lords young son Ikazuki-maru is rescued from the jaws of death by a magic bird sent by a wizard. Fourteen years later, Prince Ikazuki-maru embarks on an adventure to avenge his parents with his newfound magic powers.
The Magic Serpent (1966) is a fantasy and action film directed by Tetsuya Yamanouchi, released on March 5, 1966 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Hiroki Matsukata, Tomoko Ogawa, Ryutaro Otomo and Bin Amatsu. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 7 ratings.
- Director:
- Tetsuya Yamanouchi
- Writers:
- Mokuami Kawatake, Masaru Igami
- Producers:
- Shigeru Okada
- Cinematographer:
- Motoya Washio
- Composer:
- Toshiaki Tsushima
- Production:
- Toei Company
- Status:
- Released
The Magic Serpent (1966) Trailer
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The Magic Serpent Cast & Crew
Main cast
Hiroki Matsukata
as Ikazuchi-Maru / Jiraiya
Tomoko Ogawa
as Sunate
Ryutaro Otomo
as Orochi-Maru
Bin Amatsu
as Daijô Yûki
Nobuo Kaneko
as Dôjin Hiki
Izumi Hara
as Spider woman
Kensaku Hara
as Zenbei
Masataka Iwao
as Kido
Seizō Fukumoto
as Ninja
Akira Shioji
- Yumi Suzuki
Yumi Suzuki
- Shin'ichirô Hayashi
Shin'ichirô Hayashi
Key crew
Directed by Tetsuya Yamanouchi, written by Mokuami Kawatake and Masaru Igami, produced by Shigeru Okada.
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The Magic Serpent Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 7 ratings.
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The Magic Serpent – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Magic Serpent online?
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The Magic Serpent (1966) is available to stream on Cultpix and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Magic Serpent?
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The main cast of The Magic Serpent (1966) includes Hiroki Matsukata, Tomoko Ogawa, Ryutaro Otomo, Bin Amatsu and Nobuo Kaneko. The film was directed by Tetsuya Yamanouchi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Magic Serpent released?
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The Magic Serpent was released on March 5, 1966 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is The Magic Serpent worth watching?
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The Magic Serpent (1966) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 7 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy fantasy and action films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Magic Serpent?
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Yes. The official The Magic Serpent trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.