Jungle Emperor Leo
– Tezuka Osamu's most famous work "Jungle Emperor Leo" has been made into an animated version a number..
Tezuka Osamu's most famous work "Jungle Emperor Leo" has been made into an animated version a number of times. In this theater version, Tezuka Osamu was able for the first time to depict the theme that "All life is equal" through Leo's self-sacrifice.
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Release Date:
01 Aug 1997
MPAA Content-Rating:
PG – Parental Guidance Suggested
Some material may not be suitable for children. Parents urged to give "parental guidance". May contain some material parents might not like for their young children.
Director:
Yoshio Takeuchi
Writer:
Osamu Tezuka (story), Yoshio Takeuchi (screenplay)
Main Actors:
Masane Tsukayama, Chieko Baishô, Tomoko Ishimura, Hekiru Shiina
Plot:
The story of Leo, the lion emperor and his family, and their struggles to protect the jungle from intruders bent on recklessly mining the a precious stone.
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