Lupin the Third: Pilot Film (1969): cast, story & where to watch
1969 · Film · ★ 7.4
Released in 1969, Lupin the Third: Pilot Film is a comedy, crime, adventure and animation film directed by Masaaki Osumi, running about 13 minutes.
What it’s about. The first animated adaptation of the popular manga series, this pilot introduces the main characters of "Lupin the Third" with montages, presented through a short frame narrative illustrating a typical gang escape.
Who’s in it. Lupin the Third: Pilot Film stars Eiko Masuyama as Fujiko Mine (Cinemascope/TV) (Voice), Kiyoshi Kobayashi as Daisuke Jigen (Cinemascope/TV) (voice), Nobuo Tanaka as Narrator (TV) (Voice) and Gorō Naya as Goemon Ishikawa XIII (Cinemascope) (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Lupin the Third: Pilot Film has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Lupin the Third: Pilot Film page.
If you liked it. Fans of Lupin the Third: Pilot Film tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Lupin the Third: Pilot Film (1969)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Lupin the Third: Pilot Film change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Lupin the Third: Pilot Film worth watching?
- Lupin the Third: Pilot Film holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, crime, adventure and animation. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Lupin the Third: Pilot Film?
- Lupin the Third: Pilot Film stars Eiko Masuyama, Kiyoshi Kobayashi, Nobuo Tanaka, Gorō Naya and Taichiro Hirokawa.
- When was Lupin the Third: Pilot Film released?
- Lupin the Third: Pilot Film was released in 1969, with a runtime of about 13 minutes.