The Castle of Cagliostro

Name: The Castle of Cagliostro
Genre: Animation, Adventure, Comedy, Crime
Released: 1979
Duration: 102 min
Cast: Yasuo Yamada, Kiyoshi Kobayashi, Eiko Masuyama, Makio Inoue, Gorō Naya

1979 · 102 min · Director: Hayao Miyazaki

The Castle of Cagliostro (1979) is an animated film, directed by Hayao Miyazaki. It stars Yasuo Yamada and Kiyoshi Kobayashi. The 102-minute film holds an audience score of 7.5/10.

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What The Castle of Cagliostro Is About

Hayao Miyazaki's 1979 animation follows a thief who travels to a duchy where counterfeit money is printed. A runaway bride asks for help. The castle is a trap. The film builds its action on chases and climbing; the narrative puts the thief in the position of rescuer. It is the director's first feature. It is adapted from a comic series. The tower and clockwork sequences influenced his later films. Who it's for: those who like classic adventure animation. Who it's not for: viewers expecting the tone of his later work; this is closer to a chase comedy.

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What is The Castle of Cagliostro about?

Hayao Miyazaki's 1979 animation follows a thief who travels to a duchy where counterfeit money is printed. A runaway bride asks for help.

Where can I watch The Castle of Cagliostro?

The Castle of Cagliostro is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is The Castle of Cagliostro?

The Castle of Cagliostro runs for 102 minutes (1h 42m).

When did The Castle of Cagliostro come out?

The Castle of Cagliostro was released in 1979.

Who directed The Castle of Cagliostro?

The Castle of Cagliostro was directed by Hayao Miyazaki.

Who stars in The Castle of Cagliostro?

The Castle of Cagliostro stars Yasuo Yamada, Kiyoshi Kobayashi, Eiko Masuyama, Makio Inoue.

What is The Castle of Cagliostro's rating?

The Castle of Cagliostro holds 7.6/10 on IMDb and 7.5/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 77 out of 100.