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The Golden Bird (1987)

10.019870h 52mJA
FantasyAnimationAdventureFamily

Directed by Toshio Hirata

Rating

10.0/10

Runtime

0h 52m

Language

JA

Release

March 14, 1987

Director

Toshio Hirata

Overview

"Kin no Tori" is an adaptation of the homonymous fairy tale "The Golden Bird" by Brothers Grimm. A golden apple is stolen from the King's garden. The King orders his three sons to guard the apples in turn and to find out who is the thief. When the youngest son, Hans, presents a feather that he got ...

Cast

Katsue Miwa

Katsue Miwa

Hans (voice)

Joji Yanami

Joji Yanami

Big Bird (voice)

Kohei Miyauchi

Kohei Miyauchi

King Kaiser (voice)

Junpei Takiguchi

Junpei Takiguchi

King Kanematch (voice)

Toshiko Fujita

Toshiko Fujita

Lulu (voice)

Noko Konoha

Noko Konoha

Princess Roland (voice)

Toshio Furukawa

Toshio Furukawa

Prince Croyler (voice)

Keiko Yamamoto

Keiko Yamamoto

Prince Walner (voice)

Takeshi Aono

Takeshi Aono

White Rose King (voice)

Kei Tomiyama

Kei Tomiyama

Witch (voice)

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into The Golden Bird (1987), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

"Kin no Tori" is an adaptation of the homonymous fairy tale "The Golden Bird" by Brothers Grimm. A golden apple is stolen from the King's garden. The King orders his three sons to guard the apples in turn and to find out who is the thief. When the youngest son, Hans, presents a feather that he got from the golden bird that stole the apple the king sends his three sons to bring this bird to him and so Hans' journey begins.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of The Golden Bird. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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