The Monkey King: Uproar in Heaven – 40th Anniversary Edition / 大闹天宫 – 四十周年收藏版 / DVD Video

UPC 9787884144174 

Made in China

Product Details

• Studio: Shanghai Animation Film Studio
• Release Year: Original animation (1961–1964); Anniversary Edition (2004)
• Format: DVD (2-Disc Set)
• Language: Mandarin (with English subtitles)
• Region Code: All (Region Free)
• Genre: Animation, Adventure
• Edition: Box Set
• Aspect Ratio: 16:9
• Runtime: Approx. 85 mins

Overview

The Monkey King: Uproar in Heaven (大闹天宫) is a celebrated masterpiece of Chinese animation, directed by Wan Laiming and produced by the Shanghai Animation Film Studio. Based on the classic novel Journey to the West, this visually stunning film tells the story of Sun Wukong, the Monkey King, and his defiance of the celestial realm. From his early life in the Flower Fruit Mountain to his audacious rebellion against the Jade Emperor, Sun Wukong’s adventures showcase dazzling animation, rich folklore, and timeless themes of freedom and justice.

Originally created between 1961 and 1964, Uproar in Heaven remains a landmark in world animation. Its vibrant art style, traditional Chinese music, and compelling storytelling have inspired generations. This 2-disc special edition also includes the groundbreaking 1941 animated film Princess Iron Fan (铁扇公主), making it a must-have for animation enthusiasts and collectors.

Key Credits

• Director: Wan Laiming
• Writers: Wu Cheng’en (original novel), Wan Laiming, Li Keruo
• Animation Designers: Yan Dingxian, Lin Wenxiao, Lu Qing
• Music Composer: Wu Yingju
• Art Design: Zhang Guangyu, Zhang Zhengyu
• Editor: Xu Zhenzhu
• Studio: Shanghai Animation Film Studio

Havoc in Heaven, also translated as Uproar in Heaven, is a 1961 Chinese donghua feature film directed by Wan Laiming and produced by all four of the Wan brothers. The film was created at the height of the Chinese animation industry in the 1960s, and received numerous awards, earning the brothers domestic and international recognition. The story is an adaptation of the earlier episodes of the 16th-century Chinese novel Journey to the West.

The stylized animation and drums and percussion accompaniment used in this film are heavily influenced by Peking opera traditions.

正值王排寿辰,七仙女前来摘桃、孙悟空经过盘问 得知王母要设蟠桃宴,请了各路神仙,惟独没他、孙悟。 空先大闹了蟠桃宴,后在返回花果山途中误撞进太上老 君的兜率宫,将专供玉帝服用的金丹吃了个干净。
玉帝和王母命李天王带领十万天兵天将,兴师问罪, 一场激战开始了。孙悟空与神通广犬的二郎神斗了几百 回合,不分胜负。最后,因遭到太上老君的暗算,不幸被 擒。玉帝将孙悟空打入太上老君的炼丹炉炼烧。未想孙悟 空并未烧死,他跳出炼丹炉,打上灵霄宝級。一路上的 天兵天将,望风披靡,玉帝彩烈奔逃。

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