Takamaru and Kikumaru (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film
Released in 1959, Takamaru and Kikumaru is an adventure film directed by Santaro Marune, running about 139 minutes.
What it’s about. Two brothers, Takamaru and Kikumaru, are living with their father, Hakuraku-Ou, until one day Hakuraku-Ou is killed by "Death's-Head" Ginnosuke, a villain skilled in the art of sorcery. Hakuraku-Ou had long been seeking a Tiger Seal which, together with the Dragon Seal in his possession, would reveal the location of a huge ancestral fortune. But on the very night that the Tiger Seal was found, it was stolen by Tomomitsu, Ginnosuke's chief. When the two brothers receive the Dragon Seal from their father just before his death they determine to go to Death's-Head Castle, in order to recover the Tiger Seal.
Who’s in it. Takamaru and Kikumaru stars Kinshiro Matsumoto as Takamaru, Kotobuki Hananomoto as Kikumaru, Kyōko Izumi and Kikuko Hojo, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Takamaru and Kikumaru page.
If you liked it. Fans of Takamaru and Kikumaru tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception, Interstellar and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Takamaru and Kikumaru (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Takamaru and Kikumaru change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Takamaru and Kikumaru?
- Takamaru and Kikumaru stars Kinshiro Matsumoto, Kotobuki Hananomoto, Kyōko Izumi, Kikuko Hojo and Keiko Asami.
- When was Takamaru and Kikumaru released?
- Takamaru and Kikumaru was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 139 minutes.