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Journey to the West (1986)

TV Series ★ 8.4 45 min

Journey to the West is a Chinese television series adapted from the classical novel of the same title. The series was first broadcast on CCTV in China on 1 October 1986. The series became an instant classic in China and is still being praised as the best and most authentic interpretation of the novel. Unadapted portions of the original story were later covered in the second season, which was released in 1999.

Jie Yang Creator Jie Yang Director

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Quick facts

Released
February 9, 1986
Runtime
45 min
Rating
TV-Y
IMDb
tt1163129
Country
China
Language
Mandarin
Studio
China Television Production Center 中国电视剧制作中心 (CTPC), CCTV

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Frequently asked questions

What is Journey to the West about?
Journey to the West is a Chinese television series adapted from the classical novel of the same title. The series was first broadcast on CCTV in China on 1 October 1986. The series became an instant classic in China and is still being praised as the best and most authentic interpretation of the novel. Unadapted portions of the original story were later covered in the second season, which was released in 1999.
Who created Journey to the West?
Journey to the West was created by Jie Yang, Jie Yang.
Who stars in Journey to the West?
Journey to the West stars Zhang Jinlai, Cui Jingfu, Liu Dagang, Chi Zhongrui.
When was Journey to the West released?
Journey to the West is a 1986 action & adventure, drama series.
Where can I watch Journey to the West?
You can watch Journey to the West with full details, cast, and streaming options on 3eyedraven.