Ramayana: The Legend of Prince Rama (1992)

An anime adaptation of the Hindu epic the Ramayana, where Lord Ram combats the wicked king Ravana.

Directors:

Ram Mohan, Yûgô Sakô

Writers:

Krishna Shah, Valmiki (story)

Stars:

Bryan Cranston, Arun Govil, Edie Mirman

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Bryan Cranston	...	Ram (voice)
Arun Govil	...	Rama (voice)
Edie Mirman	...	Sita (voice)
Rael Padamsee	...	Sita (voice)
Namrata Sawhney	...	Sita (voice)
James Earl Jones	...	Narrator (voice)
Shatrughan Sinha	...	Narrator (voice)
Jinder Walia	...	Trijata (voice)
Amrish Puri	...	Ravan (voice)
Mishal Varma	...	Lakshman (voice)
Tom Wyner	...	Ravan (voice)
Richard Cansino	...	Lakshmana (voice)
Shakti Singh	...	Lakshmana (voice)
Dilip Sinha	...	Hanuman (voice)
Michael Sorich	...	Hanuman (voice)

Storyline

The fantastic story of Rama, a young prince who has been banished to the forest by his mother-in-law. He is under the protection of his wife Sita and his brother Lakshman. When a powerful demon king Ravan abducts Sita, Rama reduces into tears and sorrow but he stays strong and fights. He must fight warrior demons, control his sorrow and fight until his wife is free.

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Plot Keywords:

prince | india | reference to god | based on book | character name in title | 

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Genres:

Animation | Action | Adventure | Drama | Fantasy | Musical | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for mythic battle violence

Did You Know?

Trivia

The Gods helped Rama fight against Ravan due to Sita's prayers. Rama is very peaceful and respects the Gods. When he fought Ravan for abducting Sita, Rama nearly died which made Sita, Lakshman and others (including the Gods) worry. Sita prayed in order to protect Rama and the Gods provided the wounded Rama with a chakra.

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Quotes

Sugreeva: For the sake of a friend, a man should be ready to give up his wealth, his goods, and if need be life itself. I will live by this dharma and help Rama in every way.

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Connections

References Songoku: The Road to the West (1959)

User Reviews

Excellent movie

I saw this movie when I was a little kid and I've been in love with this movie since then. Animation, music, voice overs, everything is brilliant. Since the Ramayana cannot be completely illustrated within two-three hours but still, this is amazing. A must watch movie. And yes, do not watch this movie thinking you are going to watch a cartoon or something.

Details

Official Sites:

Website

Country:

India Japan

Language:

English

Release Date:

10 May 1992 (Japan)

Also Known As:

Рамаяна: Легенда о царевиче Раме

Company Credits

Production Co:

Nippon Ramayana Film Co.

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Color