The Monkey King

The Monkey King (1940) is a comedy, fantasy film directed by Kajirō Yamamoto rated 7.0/10.

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.

Cast

Kenichi Enomoto

Son Goku

Minoru Takase

Ganriki

Hideko Takamine

Princess

Chieko Takehisa

Witch

Aiko Mimasu

Yoyo

Yoshiko Yamaguchi

Oriental Woman

Ranko Hanai

Kannon

Satoko Date

Lady in Waiting

Yôko Yaguchi

Akira Kishii

Cho Hakkai

Toshio Kanai

Sa Gojo

Sadaichi Yanagida

Priest Sanzo