Ogon kujaku-jo (1961) User Reviews

The Golden Peacock Castle

[nakataohana · 9/10 · 11 January 2005]

Many years ago, pirates invaded an island kingdom, killing the royal family and burning the palace. 3 children survived the destruction. One child was raised by a former pirate, another by a loyal bodyguard and another by a wizard. The children have grown up when the story takes place. The island kingdom had 3 royal magic treasures -- a sword, a flute and a mirror.

The movie is about the 3 children as they discover and reclaim their heritage to battle the forces of evil. Swordplay, magical battles, betrayal and a sea monster are all elements in the story.

I loved this movie and saw it several times as a child.

Unforgettable Movie of Japanese Wizard in the Peacock Kingdom

[uget1st · 9/10 · 16 September 2001]

I watched this movie of Japanese Wizards battle in 1970s.

Three powerful weapons from the Peacock Kingdom were missing and lots of warriors and devils were searching for the magic mirror, powerful sword and magic flute ! The beautiful Princess of the Kingdom has the mirror with her only to be chased by bad warriors and wizards.

At the end, the battle between magicians/ wizards happened. One good warrior defended the princess, armed with the magic flute and rode on gigantic eagle, fighting the enemy wizard, disguising into a giant frog. What a battle and fantasy created by Japanese movie workers.