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Animal Treasure Island (1971): Cast & Plot

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Animal Treasure Island is a 1971 animated comedy directed by Hiroshi Ikeda, starring Minori Matsushima as Jim (voice), Eiko Masuyama and Asao Koike. It runs 1 hour 18 minutes.

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Animal Treasure Island (1971) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 18m (78 min)
Director
Hiroshi Ikeda
Genres
Adventure , Family , Comedy , Animation
Original language
Japanese
Studio
Toei Animation
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Animal Treasure Island About?

The premise of Animal Treasure Island without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A Japanese adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s Treasure Island swaps human sailors for animals, with most characters portrayed by beasts. By chance Jim discovers a treasure map and sets sail from port aboard a quirky boat he built, accompanied by Glan the rat and the infant Bub. Soon pirate foes appear, sparking a lively adventure across the seas.

Animal Treasure Island Themes & Keywords

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  • treasure map
  • bound and gagged
  • hung by waist
  • inn
  • innkeeper
  • chained to a bed
  • anime animation
  • girl bound and gagged
  • swashbuckler adventure
  • buried treasure
  • hand drawn animation
  • treasure
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  • pirate
  • island
  • map
  • attack
  • cartoon monkey
  • cartoon walrus
  • cartoon pig
  • cartoon mouse
  • fight
  • animal that acts human
  • rivalry
  • volcano
  • boat
  • escape
  • monkey
  • walrus
  • animal
  • showdown
  • combat
  • storm at sea
  • ship
  • hook
  • captain
  • violence
  • sea battle
  • baby
  • hero
  • prison cell
  • apple
  • treasure island
  • cartoon violence
  • swashbuckler
  • sea
  • sword
  • pirate captain
  • ocean
  • sword fight
  • human animal relationship
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Cast & crew

Animal Treasure Island Cast & Characters

Minori Matsushima leads the cast as Jim (voice), with Eiko Masuyama as Gran (voice) and Asao Koike as Silver (voice). Directed by Hiroshi Ikeda; 14 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Hiroshi Ikeda

One more film directed by Hiroshi Ikeda: Flying Phantom Ship.

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Plot

Animal Treasure Island Plot Summary

What happens in Animal Treasure Island from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Jim, the young assistant of the keeper of the Admiral Bembo inn, and his mouse companion Gran(/actor/eiko-masuyama) (Rex in English) are awakened by a rough, one-legged stranger who asks for a room and warns them to keep an eye out for suspicious characters. The warning proves timely: a cloaked band of black-cloaked assassins arrives, and the stranger entrusts Jim with the care of a mysterious casket before facing the intruders. Jim and Gran narrowly escape the danger, hearts pounding as they flee back to the inn in ruins.

Full summary

The whole story of Animal Treasure Island, scene by scene

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Animal Treasure Island Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Animal Treasure Island.

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How Well Do You Know Animal Treasure Island?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What is the name of the young assistant who works at the Admiral Bembo inn?

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FAQ

Animal Treasure Island FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Animal Treasure Island, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Animal Treasure Island?

Animal Treasure Island runs 1 hour 18 minutes (78 minutes).

When was Animal Treasure Island released?

Animal Treasure Island was released on March 20, 1971.

Who directed Animal Treasure Island?

Animal Treasure Island was directed by Hiroshi Ikeda.

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Who is in the cast of Animal Treasure Island?

Animal Treasure Island stars Minori Matsushima as Jim (voice), Eiko Masuyama as Gran (voice) and Asao Koike as Silver (voice), among 14 credited actors.

Does Animal Treasure Island have a post-credit scene?

No. Animal Treasure Island has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Animal Treasure Island in?

The original language of Animal Treasure Island is Japanese.

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