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Lupin the Third: Strange Psychokinetic Strategy (1974)
Directed by Takashi Tsuboshima
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The Maccherone organization is out to get a priceless national treasure. But when they see third-generation cat-burglar Lupin as an obstacle, countless assassins are sent to kill him on sight and kidnap his girl Fujiko! Can Lupin get the loot before the Maccherone gang, rescue Fujiko, and stay alive at the same time?
Length 82 minutes
Actors
Yûki Meguro | Eiko Ezaki | Kunie Tanaka | Shirô Itô | Maria Anzai | Kiyoshi Maekawa | Hsiao Hui-mei | Akira Hitomi | Takashi Ebata | Rinichi Yamamoto | Arihiro Fujimura | E.H. Eric | Hideyo Amamoto | Rena Natsuki | Fujio Tokita | Akira Ôizumi | Sachio Sakai | Toki Shiozawa | Katsumi Ishiyama | Jun'ichi Tanaka | Minoru Uezu | Shôzô Fukuyama | Sanji Kojima | Katsuwo Umino | Kyuji Aozora | Koji Aozora | Tōru Ōhira
Viewing History (seen 1 time)
| Date Viewed | Device | Format | Source | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02/02/2014 | TV | DVD | Rented | 6.5 stars |
| (Average) 6.5 stars |
Viewing Notes
Interesting live action adaptation of the Monkey Punch manga. I’m so familiar with the animated versions that this barely feels like a Lupin movie as the characters are so far removed from their animated counterparts. Maybe it’s that the action and comedy doesn’t translate as well into live action. Feels more like a spoof. Not a bad movie, however, with plenty of slapstick moments and fun actors. Eiko Ezaki is particularly cute as Fujiko. Not one I’d revisit but still mostly enjoyable esp. for the 70s time period fashion and design.
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