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Historical Puppet Spectacle: The Tale of the Heike (1993)

TV Series ★ 10.0 20 min

Drama War & Politics

A stop-motion animated TV series based on the novel by Eiji Yoshikawa, featuring puppet art by Kihachirō Kawamoto. This is a historical picture scroll depicting various human characters, breathtaking battles and political struggles from the rise to fall of the Heike clan.

Minoru Hanabusa Director Ei Ogawa Writer

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Released
December 10, 1993
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20 min
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Morio Kazama Morio Kazama Misako Konno Misako Konno Renji Ishibashi Renji Ishibashi Leo Morimoto Leo Morimoto Shinichiro Okano Shinichiro Okano Mahito Tsujimura Mahito Tsujimura Ben Hiura Ben Hiura Ken Teraizumi Ken Teraizumi Kazuo Andō Morihiko Uchiyama

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What is Historical Puppet Spectacle: The Tale of the Heike about?
A stop-motion animated TV series based on the novel by Eiji Yoshikawa, featuring puppet art by Kihachirō Kawamoto. This is a historical picture scroll depicting various human characters, breathtaking battles and political struggles from the rise to fall of the Heike clan.
Who created Historical Puppet Spectacle: The Tale of the Heike?
Historical Puppet Spectacle: The Tale of the Heike was created by Minoru Hanabusa.
Who stars in Historical Puppet Spectacle: The Tale of the Heike?
Historical Puppet Spectacle: The Tale of the Heike stars Morio Kazama, Misako Konno, Renji Ishibashi, Leo Morimoto.
When was Historical Puppet Spectacle: The Tale of the Heike released?
Historical Puppet Spectacle: The Tale of the Heike is a 1993 drama, war & politics series.
Where can I watch Historical Puppet Spectacle: The Tale of the Heike?
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