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Lupin the Third: Pilot Film (1969): Cast

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Lupin the Third: Pilot Film is a 1969 short animated comedy directed by Masaaki Osumi, starring Nachi Nozawa as Arsène Lupin III (voice), Gorô Naya and Hitoshi Takagi. It runs 12 minutes.

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Lupin the Third: Pilot Film (1969) movie poster
Release year
Runtime
12 min
Director
Masaaki Osumi
Original language
Japanese
After the credits
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The story

What Is Lupin the Third: Pilot Film About?

The premise of Lupin the Third: Pilot Film without spoilers.

As the first animated adaptation of the beloved manga, the pilot presents Lupin III’s core cast through rapid montage sequences that underline each member’s quirks, all framed within a concise narrative that follows the gang’s signature escape after a heist.

Lupin the Third: Pilot Film Themes & Keywords

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  • 1960s
  • tv series pilot
  • machine gun
  • police inspector
  • phone call from suspect
  • mahjong tile
  • phone booth
  • red phone booth
  • reference to adolf hitler
  • mercedes benz
  • jazz score
  • clothing montage
+38 more
  • detonator
  • dodging bullets
  • .38 special
  • transition
  • large breasts
  • playing card
  • photo montage
  • dancing
  • viewfinder
  • knife throwing
  • female topless nudity
  • ripping off shirt
  • samurai
  • meditation
  • cutting down tree
  • police raid
  • police siege
  • megaphone
  • chopping down a door with an axe
  • kicked down stairs
  • shooting a gun out of someone's hand
  • using a door as a shield
  • shooting down a chandelier
  • bandaged body
  • surrendering
  • disguise
  • grappling hook
  • escape
  • girl rides a motorcycle
  • telephone call
  • theft
  • arsene lupin iii character
  • based on comic book
  • punched in the face
  • hand drawn animation
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Cast & crew

Lupin the Third: Pilot Film Cast & Characters

Nachi Nozawa leads the cast as Arsène Lupin III (voice), with Gorô Naya as Goemon Ishikawa XIII (voice) and Hitoshi Takagi as Kogoro Akechi (voice). Directed by Masaaki Osumi; 11 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Lupin the Third: Pilot Film

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From the director

More from Masaaki Osumi

More films directed by Masaaki Osumi: Lupin the Third: Voyage to Danger and Run, Melos!.

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Lupin the Third: Pilot Film Also Known As

16 alternative titles, including “Rupan Sansei Pilot Film” and “Lupin III: Der Pilotfilm”.

Also known as
  • Rupan Sansei Pilot Film
  • Lupin III: Der Pilotfilm
  • ルパン三世 Pilot Film
  • 鲁邦三世 秘密档案
  • לופן השלישי: התיק האבוד
  • Lupin III: Pilot Film
  • Lupin III: Filme Piloto
  • Lupin III: Pilotfilm
  • ルパン三世
  • 鲁邦三世 pilot film
  • 루팡 3세 Pilot Film
  • Lupin III : film pilote
+4 more
  • Люпен III: Секретные документы
  • Lupin III: Film pilotażowy
  • 魯邦三世 電視試播film
  • 魯邦三世 電視試播 film

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Lupin the Third: Pilot Film FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Lupin the Third: Pilot Film, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Lupin the Third: Pilot Film?

Lupin the Third: Pilot Film runs 12 minutes.

When was Lupin the Third: Pilot Film released?

Lupin the Third: Pilot Film was released in 1969.

Who directed Lupin the Third: Pilot Film?

Lupin the Third: Pilot Film was directed by Masaaki Osumi.

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Who is in the cast of Lupin the Third: Pilot Film?

Lupin the Third: Pilot Film stars Nachi Nozawa as Arsène Lupin III (voice), Gorô Naya as Goemon Ishikawa XIII (voice) and Hitoshi Takagi as Kogoro Akechi (voice), among 11 credited actors.

Does Lupin the Third: Pilot Film have a post-credit scene?

No. Lupin the Third: Pilot Film has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Lupin the Third: Pilot Film in?

The original language of Lupin the Third: Pilot Film is Japanese.

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