The Monkey King (1940)

A legendary pre-war comedy operetta starring Enomoto Kenichi, Hideko Takamine and Li Xianglan. The Sanzo Ikkou continues its westward journey, on a mission to prevent a demonic resurrection. As Genjo Sanzo, Cho Hakkai, Sha Gojyo, and Son Goku (Kenichi Enomoto) fight their way to their goal, their path is fraught with internal strife.

Released Nov. 6, 1940 136 min None+

Genres: Comedy, Family, Fantasy, Musical

Keywords: tmdb.journey-to-the-west, imdb.slapstick-comedy, imdb.based-on-novel, imdb.character-name-in-title, imdb.television, imdb.japan, imdb.hero + 4 more, imdb.china, imdb.buddha, tmdb.musical, tmdb.based-on-myths-legends-or-folklore