Maegami Tarou (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film
Released in 1979, Maegami Tarou is a notable film.
What it’s about. This is a folk-tale-like adventure story of an active boy on a quest for the Water of Life. The boy sets out on this quest after learning that the Water of Life is needed to make his village happy. On the way, he meets gods, demons... Soon, he discovers that the evil snake has stolen the Water, and he heads for the snake's palace. Defeating the snake is not easy since it has the Water of Life to revive itself. This boy - Maegami Tarou - continues his courageous quest in cooperation with various creatures and the gods.
Who’s in it. Maegami Tarou stars Fujio Tokita as くじら, Minoru Yada as じいさま, Miyoko Aso as ばあさま and Masako Ikeda as ツバメトビ, among others.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Maegami Tarou (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Maegami Tarou change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Maegami Tarou?
- Maegami Tarou stars Fujio Tokita, Minoru Yada, Miyoko Aso, Masako Ikeda and Shūichirō Moriyama.
- When was Maegami Tarou released?
- Maegami Tarou was released in 1979.