Taro the Dragon Boy movie poster

Taro the Dragon Boy

March 17, 1979 1h 15m 6.5/10 (18 votes)

Originally released in 1979. Taro the Dragon Boy is a fantasy/animation film. directed by Kirio Urayama. At just 75 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.

Starring Junya Kato, Mina Tominaga, and Sayuri Yoshinaga

Synopsis

Patterned after Japanese art and silk screens, Taro, The Dragon Boy is an animated feature about Japanese mythology and cultures, focusing on Taro, a young boy who has to make a voyage to a distant lake to save his mother, who has been turned into a dragon.

Quick Facts

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Release Date March 17, 1979 46 years ago
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Runtime 1h 15m 75 minutes total
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User Rating 6.5/10 Good (18 votes)
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Language Japanese Original language
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Country Japan Production

Production Details

Status
Released
Original Language
JA

Production Companies

  • Toei Video Company

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

What is Taro the Dragon Boy about?

Patterned after Japanese art and silk screens, Taro, The Dragon Boy is an animated feature about Japanese mythology and cultures, focusing on Taro, a young boy who has to make a voyage to a distant...

Who directed Taro the Dragon Boy?

Taro the Dragon Boy was directed by Kirio Urayama.

How long is Taro the Dragon Boy?

Taro the Dragon Boy has a runtime of 1 hours and 15 minutes (75 minutes total).

When was Taro the Dragon Boy released?

Taro the Dragon Boy was released on March 17, 1979 in theaters.

Who are the main actors in Taro the Dragon Boy?

The main cast of Taro the Dragon Boy includes Junya Kato, Mina Tominaga, Sayuri Yoshinaga, Kirin Kiki, Kazuo Kumakura.