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Lupin III: The First

  • 2019
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 33m
IMDb RATING
6.9/10
4.1K
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Lupin III: The First (2019)
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Computer AnimationActionAdventureAnimationCrimeFamilyMystery

Lupin III goes on a grand adventure to uncover the secrets of the Bresson Diary, which is tied to the legacy of his famous grandfather.Lupin III goes on a grand adventure to uncover the secrets of the Bresson Diary, which is tied to the legacy of his famous grandfather.Lupin III goes on a grand adventure to uncover the secrets of the Bresson Diary, which is tied to the legacy of his famous grandfather.

  • Director
    • Takashi Yamazaki
  • Writers
    • Monkey Punch
    • Takashi Yamazaki
    • Maurice Leblanc
  • Stars
    • Kan'ichi Kurita
    • Kiyoshi Kobayashi
    • Daisuke Namikawa
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.9/10
    4.1K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Takashi Yamazaki
    • Writers
      • Monkey Punch
      • Takashi Yamazaki
      • Maurice Leblanc
    • Stars
      • Kan'ichi Kurita
      • Kiyoshi Kobayashi
      • Daisuke Namikawa
    • 32User reviews
    • 38Critic reviews
    • 63Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations total

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    Trailer 0:31
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    Kan'ichi Kurita
    Kan'ichi Kurita
    • Lupin III
    • (voice)
    Kiyoshi Kobayashi
    Kiyoshi Kobayashi
    • Daisuke Jigen
    • (voice)
    Daisuke Namikawa
    Daisuke Namikawa
    • Goemon Ishikawa XIII
    • (voice)
    Miyuki Sawashiro
    Miyuki Sawashiro
    • Fujiko Mine
    • (voice)
    KΓ΄ichi Yamadera
    KΓ΄ichi Yamadera
    • Inspector Koichi Zenigata
    • (voice)
    Kazuaki Ito
    • Bresson
    • (voice)
    Osamu Taira
    • Hans
    • (voice)
    Mitsuru Takakuwa
    • Hitler
    • (voice)
    Takeshi Hayakawa
    • Laetitia's Father
    • (voice)
    Yuki Kazu
    • Laetitia's Mother
    • (voice)
    SΓ΄ryΓ» Konno
    • Inspector
    • (voice)
    Hiroshi Shirokuma
    • Man in Black
    • (voice)
    ShΓ΄zΓ΄ Sasaki
    • Party Guest 1
    • (voice)
    TomisaburΓ΄ Horikoshi
    • Party Guest 2
    • (voice)
    Junji Iki
    • Security Guard
    • (voice)
    Naoto Tsuchiya
    • Scholar
    • (voice)
    ShΓ»ei Ikawa
    • Man
    • (voice)
    Tomohiro Fujitaka
    • Policeman
    • (voice)
    • Director
      • Takashi Yamazaki
    • Writers
      • Monkey Punch
      • Takashi Yamazaki
      • Maurice Leblanc
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

    User reviews32

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    7MissSimonetta

    A pretty good Lupin III outing

    I heard a lot of people comparing this one to THE CASTLE OF CAGLIOSTRO-- quite a high standard. While I don't think LUPIN THE FIRST quite hits that lofty mark, it is a solid feature-length entry in the series. Like the original Red Jacket series, this movie is marked by slapstick and Indiana Jones style adventure. The more emotional elements of the script (represented by the Lettitia character) are rather conventional, but they work and never bog down the breakneck pacing. The animation looks pretty good on the whole, with the designs of these iconic characters transferring well to CG, though sometimes certain movements seemed to lack weight behind them-- and no, it wasn't during the comedic moments either. But still, this is a fun adventure I would recommend to Lupin fans, though if you've never seen a Lupin movie before, you're probably better off being introduced to this amazing franchise via CAGLIOSTRO or THE MYSTERY OF MAMO.
    9phd-inmetal

    50% Lupin, 50% Final Fantasy, 100% entertaining.

    I grew up watching Lupin and even reading the mangas. I can see how the movie has missed certain beats that makes most quality Lupin outings "Lupin", but honestly I was just hit with a vibe that didn't take me out of enjoying this. It still feels like Lupin, the banter is pretty close and all the cheese and humor is pretty on point too. It's not the best Lupin, but it's definitely not disappointing. Also, that animation is bananas. πŸ‘πŸ»
    8KevinYamagata

    What a return of Arsène Lupin!

    I really enjoyed watching this movie. The story is well written and well represented. Also the characters are well characterized. I love this new style of 3D animation and i hope there will be more movies like this. I suggest it to all and not only to the fans of the famous thief. KY
    abdesk2009

    entertaining movie

    Very entertaining movie with great 3D animation and a nice story.
    8eng-ahmed-elfakhany

    Graphics and animations are amazing

    Graphics and animations are amazing I wish to see all other movies with with high budget 3D animation like this... thanks to production

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    • Trivia
      The film is dedicated to Monkey Punch, the creator of Lupin III, who died in April 2019, six months before the film released.
    • Goofs
      During the highway escape, the police cars escorting the Citroen HY police vehicle are clearly Datsun Bluebirds (Police vehicles not operated by the French police) marked as belonging to the 'Saitama Prefectural Police' from Japan, complete with Japanese livery and writing and driven by officers that are based of Japanese police officers. This is a geographical error, as these vehicles would not be operating in France, where this scene takes place.". You could say its because that is not the Japanese police, but Interpol, however you would still be wrong as that is not how Interpol works.
    • Quotes

      Inspector Koichi Zenigata: LUPIN!

    • Crazy credits
      The closing credits starts with a quote from "Lupin III" creator Monkey Punch, which serves as a dedication.
    • Connections
      Featured in AniMat's Crazy Cartoon Cast: I Will Bring Honor To Us All (2019)
    • Soundtracks
      Samba Temperado
      Composed by Yuji Ohno

      (Plays when Jigen catches Laetitia and Fujiko in the desert)

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    • Release date
      • October 18, 2020 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • Japan
    • Official site
      • Official Site (Japan)
    • Language
      • Japanese
    • Also known as
      • Lupin III
    • Production companies
      • Abe Shuji
      • Chukyo TV Broadcasting Company (CTV)
      • ChûôkΓ΄ron Shinsha
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $245,724
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $83,295
      • Oct 18, 2020
    • Gross worldwide
      • $7,502,610
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 33 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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