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The Castle of Cagliostro

Name: The Castle of Cagliostro
Director: Hayao Miyazaki
Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Crime
Released: 1979-07-06
Duration: 102 min
Rating: 7.6
Cast: Yasuo Yamada, Kiyoshi Kobayashi, Eiko Masuyama, Makio Inoue, Gorō Naya

1979 · 1h 42m · Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Crime

IMDb 7.6 Metacritic 72 RT 95%

YES—watch it tonight. This is Hayao Miyazaki's directorial debut, a stylish heist-adventure that balances slick action, genuine charm, and visual flair. It's a perfect palate cleanser: fun, nimble, and endlessly rewatchable.

Plot

After a successful robbery leaves famed thief Lupin the Third and his partner Jigen with nothing but a large amount of expertly crafted counterfeit bills, he decides to track down the forgers responsible—and steal any other treasures he may find in the Castle of Cagliostro, including the 'damsel in distress' he finds imprisoned there.

Director: Hayao Miyazaki

Cast: Yasuo Yamada, Kiyoshi Kobayashi, Eiko Masuyama, Makio Inoue, Gorō Naya

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