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Rupan sansei: Mamo karano chousen (1978) -- Lupin risks death to learn the secret and intentions of a wealthy and seemingly immortal, but certainly ruthless, recluse.

Overview

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Writers:
Grant Moran (English version)
Monkey Punch (comic)
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Release Date:
16 December 1978 (Japan) more
Plot:
Lupin risks death to learn the secret and intentions of a wealthy and seemingly immortal, but certainly ruthless, recluse. full summary | add synopsis
User Comments:
A great movie that stays true to its roots! more

Cast

  (Credited cast)
Yasuo Yamada ... Arsene Lupin III
Kiyoshi Kobayashi ... Daisuke Jigen
Eiko Masuyama ... Fujiko Mine
Makio Inoue ... Goemon Ishikawa
Gorô Naya ... Inspector Koichi Zenigata
Tony Oliver ... Arsene Lupin III (voice: English version)

Richard Epcar ... Daisuke Jigen (voice: English version)
Michelle Ruff ... Fujiko Mine (voice: English version)
Lex Lang ... Goemon Ishikawa (voice: English version)
Jake Martin ... Inspector Koichi Zenigata (voice: English version)
rest of cast listed alphabetically:

Robert Axelrod ... (voice: English version)
Richard Cansino ... Comissioner, Thug Guard, Premier, Scientist (voice: English version) (as Edward Villa)

Peter Fernandez ... Arsene Lupin III (voice: English version)
Osgood W. Glick ... Stuckey (voice: English version)
Jack Grimes ... Inspector Koichi Zenigata (voice: English version)
Earl Hammond ... Goemon Ishikawa (voice: English version)

Michael McConnohie ... Gordon (voice: English version)
Haruo Minami ... Egypt chief of police (voice)
Edie Mirman ... Fujiko Mine (voice: English version)
Kô Nishimura ... Mamo, Howard Lockwood

Corinne Orr ... Fujiko Mine (voice: English version)
Bob Papenbrook ... Flinch (voice: English version)
Paul St. Peter ... Mamo / Howard Lockwood (voice: English version) (as George C. Cole)
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
Lupin III: The Mystery of Mamo
Lupin the 3rd: The Movie - The Secret of Mamo (USA) (DVD box title)
Secret of Mamo (UK) (video title)
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Runtime:
102 min
Country:
Japan
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono
Certification:
USA:PG-13 (DVD rating)

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Trivia:
The production was a year and three months long. more
Goofs:
Continuity: During the chase in the sewer, the tires of Lupin's Mercedes Benz SSK are seen behind the water. In the next shot they are in front of the water. Note: This goof was corrected in both the Vap and Pioneer DVD releases. more
Quotes:
Inspector Zenigata: Ah! Damn!
Lupin III: Pop's sudden exercise is bad for you.
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Movie Connections:
References Dracula (1931) more

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5 out of 5 people found the following comment useful:-
A great movie that stays true to its roots!, 15 June 2002
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Author: Lupin The Third from USA

Mamo Karano Chousen ('Mystery of Mamo' or 'Lupin Vs. The Clone') is the best adaptation of Monkey Punch's Manga. Unlike the acclamed 'Castle of Cagliostro', This film is very true to its original form. The main characters often quarrel, which is rarely or never seen in any other of the Lupin III films, this is something that is present in the Manga that never made it to the movies. It also has higher Sexual content then most of the other Lupin films, again this is almost eliminated totally from the other films. It has a great artistic style, its not as ground breaking as 'Cagliostro', but it by far is better animated then most other Anime titles of the era. I've shown this film to many of my friends, and they have become Lupin fans as well. The sad part is this great film is rare and hard to find, even in the Anime community. This is by far my favorite Animated Film, and my favorite Lupin adventure! The english Dub is wonderful as well!

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