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Lupin the Third: The Columbus Files (1999): Cast

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Lupin the Third: The Columbus Files is a 1999 animated comedy directed by Shinichi Watanabe and Setsuo Takase, starring Kanichi Kurita as Arsène Lupin III (voice), Eiko Masuyama and Gorô Naya. It runs 1 hour 32 minutes.

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Lupin the Third: The Columbus Files (1999) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 32m (92 min)
Genres
Comedy , Action , Animation , Crime
Original language
Japanese
Studio
VAP
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Lupin the Third: The Columbus Files About?

The premise of Lupin the Third: The Columbus Files without spoilers.

When Fujiko obtains a file revealing the whereabouts of the legendary Columbus Egg—a mystical relic that can control the weather—she enlists Lupin and his crew to locate the long‑lost treasure. However, Fujiko’s memory of Lupin and his friends is almost entirely erased. The gang must restore her memories and secure the Egg before a madman can claim it.

Lupin the Third: The Columbus Files Themes & Keywords

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  • friendship
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  • japan
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  • samurai ethic
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Cast & crew

Lupin the Third: The Columbus Files Cast & Characters

Kanichi Kurita leads the cast as Arsène Lupin III (voice), with Eiko Masuyama as Fujiko Mine (voice) and Gorô Naya as Inspector Koichi Zenigata (voice). Directed by Shinichi Watanabe and Setsuo Takase; 16 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Lupin the Third: The Columbus Files

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From the directors

More from Shinichi Watanabe and Setsuo Takase

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Lupin the Third: The Columbus Files FAQ: Cast & Runtime

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

How long is Lupin the Third: The Columbus Files?

Lupin the Third: The Columbus Files runs 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

When was Lupin the Third: The Columbus Files released?

Lupin the Third: The Columbus Files was released on July 30, 1999.

Who directed Lupin the Third: The Columbus Files?

Lupin the Third: The Columbus Files was directed by Shinichi Watanabe and Setsuo Takase.

More films by Shinichi Watanabe

Who is in the cast of Lupin the Third: The Columbus Files?

Lupin the Third: The Columbus Files stars Kanichi Kurita as Arsène Lupin III (voice), Eiko Masuyama as Fujiko Mine (voice) and Gorô Naya as Inspector Koichi Zenigata (voice), among 16 credited actors.

Does Lupin the Third: The Columbus Files have a post-credit scene?

No. Lupin the Third: The Columbus Files has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Lupin the Third: The Columbus Files in?

The original language of Lupin the Third: The Columbus Files is Japanese.

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