Description
The Monkey King: Uproar in Heaven / Classic Animated Masterpiece / DVD Video
UPC 9787884146819
Made in China
Product Details
- Studio: Shanghai Animation Film Studio
- Release Year: 1965
- Additional Feature: Includes Princess Iron Fan (1941)
- Format: 2-Disc DVD Edition
- Region Code: 0/All (Region-Free)
- Subtitles: English
- Language: Mandarin with English Subtitles
- Aspect Ratio: 16:9
- Duration: 85 minutes (Uproar in Heaven); additional runtime for Princess Iron Fan
- Publisher: Shanghai Animation Film Studio
Overview
Embark on an epic journey into the rich world of Chinese mythology with The Monkey King: Uproar in Heaven, a landmark in animation history created by the visionary Wan Laiming. Released in 1965, shortly before the Chinese Cultural Revolution, this animated masterpiece brings the tale of Sun Wukong, the mischievous yet powerful Monkey King, to life with exquisite artistry.
The story follows Sun Wukong as he trains his fellow monkeys on Flower Fruit Mountain and sets out to acquire a weapon from the Dragon King's palace. Armed with the indomitable Ruyi Jingu Bang (Golden Cudgel), he defies the Jade Emperor and his celestial forces, creating chaos in Heaven.
This two-disc collector’s edition also includes Princess Iron Fan (1941), the first feature-length animated film from China, making this set a must-have for animation enthusiasts and fans of world cinema.
Episodes:
- Sun Wukong’s Training on Flower Fruit Mountain
- The Journey to the Dragon King’s Palace
- Battle with the Jade Emperor’s Army
- Chaos in Heaven
- The Legendary Ruyi Jingu Bang
Additional content includes bonus scenes and behind-the-scenes insights into the making of these animated gems.
Key Credits
- Animation Directors: Wan Laiming, Tang Cheng
- Music: Wu Yingju, performed by the Shanghai Symphony Orchestra
- Art Direction: Zhang Guangyu, Zhang Zhengyu
- Voice Cast: Li Yang, Chen Daoming, Zhang Guoli, and others
