Swim, Monkey, Swim!
Originally released in 1939. Swim, Monkey, Swim! is a animation film. directed by Ikuo Oishi. At just 10 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Synopsis
The animals are having a swimming contest. The strutting Saru-kun, a monkey, can't bring himself to admit that he cannot swim, and puts himself forward as a contestant. He dives right in, but immediately starts to sink. For some reason the bottom of the pool is littered with seaweed and coral, and a kappa, a type of water imp, also lives down there. Saru-kun fights with the kappa, and manages to seize the saucer off its head. The kappa agrees to let Saru-kun ride on his back while he swims, in exchange for the return of his saucer. Saru-kun then cruises right through the pool, looking for all the world like he is swimming under his own power, and wins the race successfully. But what happens in the end?
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 6, 1939
86 years ago
Runtime
0h 10m
10 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (1 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Swim, Monkey, Swim! about?
The animals are having a swimming contest. The strutting Saru-kun, a monkey, can't bring himself to admit that he cannot swim, and puts himself forward as a contestant. He dives right in, but immed...
Who directed Swim, Monkey, Swim!?
Swim, Monkey, Swim! was directed by Ikuo Oishi.
How long is Swim, Monkey, Swim!?
Swim, Monkey, Swim! has a runtime of 0 hours and 10 minutes (10 minutes total).
When was Swim, Monkey, Swim! released?
Swim, Monkey, Swim! was released on September 6, 1939 in theaters.