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Lupin III: The Castle of Cagliostro

1979 · Movie · 102 min · ★ 7.5 · 84% critics

AnimationAdventureComedyCrime

After a heist yields only flawless counterfeit cash, a daring thief follows the trail to a remote castle rumored to hide both the source of the forgeries and a legendary treasure. Inside, he’s pulled into a dangerous rescue, dodging traps, guards, and a ruthless ruler while an obsessed detective closes in.

Based on Lupin III

Also known as Lupin the 3rd: The Castle of Cagliostro · The Castle of Cagliostro · Lupin the Third: The Castle of Cagliostro

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Details
Original title
ルパン三世 カリオストロの城
Years
1979
Release date
1979-07-06
Language
Japanese
Runtime
102 min
Critic score
84/100
TMDB rating
7.5/10 (1,141 votes)
Box office
$3,753,200
Budget
$2,300,000
About

If you want a breezy, action-packed caper with a warm, playful vibe and a classic treasure-and-castle setup, this should hit the spot; Not for you if you dislike older anime style or far-fetched stunts like in Castle in the Sky.

Pros: lively action-comedy mix; charming adventure tone; memorable castle set pieces | Cons: dated 70s look; thin plot at times; physics-defying stunts

Themes

  • treasure
  • samurai
  • casino
  • clock tower
  • castle
  • count
  • thief
  • counterfeit
  • based on manga
  • gentleman thief
  • counterfeit money
  • anime
  • +3 more

Cast & crew

Directed by Hayao Miyazaki