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Horus: Prince of the Sun (1968): Cast

Horus: Prince of the Sun (1968) movie poster

Horus: Prince of the Sun is a 1968 animated drama directed by Isao Takahata, starring Hisako Ôkata as Horus (voice), Etsuko Ichihara and Eijirô Tôno. It runs 1 hour 22 minutes.

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Horus: Prince of the Sun (1968) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 22m (82 min)
Director
Isao Takahata
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Horus: Prince of the Sun About?

The premise of Horus: Prince of the Sun without spoilers.

In a mythic Iron‑Age Scandinavia, young Horus embarks on a daring quest after a rock giant steals the sacred Sword of the Sun. To reclaim it, he must journey across the lands of his ancestors, where he meets the beautiful yet enigmatic Hilda. Their partnership drives a series of perilous adventures as Horus confronts ancient forces and discovers his destiny.

Horus: Prince of the Sun Themes & Keywords

· 19 tags
  • anime animation
  • young boy
  • secret
  • village
  • evil
  • traditional animation
  • hand drawn animation
  • girl
  • sword
  • giant
  • demon
  • singing
+7 more
  • directorial debut
  • japan
  • axe
  • utopia quest
  • anime
  • mythological
  • character name in title
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Cast & crew

Horus: Prince of the Sun Cast & Characters

Hisako Ôkata leads the cast as Horus (voice), with Etsuko Ichihara as Hilda (voice) and Eijirô Tôno as Ganko (voice). Directed by Isao Takahata; 18 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Isao Takahata

More films directed by Isao Takahata, best-rated first: Grave of the Fireflies (1988), The Tale of The Princess Kaguya, Pom Poko and My Neighbors the Yamadas.

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Horus: Prince of the Sun Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 2 trailers.

The Little Norse Prince (Horus: Prince of the Sun) 1968 Trailer
  • Trailer Horus: Prince of the Sun / The Little Norse Prince (1968) Trailer
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Horus: Prince of the Sun Also Known As

31 alternative titles, including “Horus, prince du soleil” and “Taiyou no ouji Horusu no daibouken”.

Also known as
  • Horus, prince du soleil
  • Taiyou no ouji Horusu no daibouken
  • Prince of the Sun: The Great Adventure of Horus
  • Hols
  • O Príncipe do Sol
  • Hols: Prince of the Sun
  • The Adventures of Horus
  • Horus: O Príncipe do Sol
  • Il segreto della spada del sole
  • Las aventuras de Hols, el príncipe del Sol
  • 태양의 왕자 호루스의 대모험
  • The Little Norse Prince
+19 more
  • Little Norse Prince
  • The Great Adventure of Horus
  • 태양의 왕자 호르스의 대모험
  • Taiyô no ôji: Horusu no daibôken
  • Güneş Prensi Hols'un Büyük Macerası
  • Принц севера
  • الأمير الصغير
  • أمير الشمس
  • هولز
  • La grande avventura del piccolo principe Valiant
  • Las Aventuras de Hols, el Príncipe del Sol (La Princesa Encantada)
  • 太陽の王子 ホルスの大冒険
  • Horus o Príncipe do Sol
  • Taiyo no oji: Horusu no daiboken
  • 太阳王子霍尔斯的大冒险
  • La princesa encantada
  • 太陽王子
  • Χόρους, ο πρίγκηπας του ήλιου
  • El príncep valent

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Horus: Prince of the Sun FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Horus: Prince of the Sun, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Horus: Prince of the Sun?

Horus: Prince of the Sun runs 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).

When was Horus: Prince of the Sun released?

Horus: Prince of the Sun was released on July 24, 1968.

Who directed Horus: Prince of the Sun?

Horus: Prince of the Sun was directed by Isao Takahata.

More films by Isao Takahata

Who is in the cast of Horus: Prince of the Sun?

Horus: Prince of the Sun stars Hisako Ôkata as Horus (voice), Etsuko Ichihara as Hilda (voice) and Eijirô Tôno as Ganko (voice), among 18 credited actors.

Does Horus: Prince of the Sun have a post-credit scene?

No. Horus: Prince of the Sun has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Horus: Prince of the Sun in?

The original language of Horus: Prince of the Sun is Japanese.

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