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The Princess of Badger Palace (1958)

Movie ★ 9.0 98 min

Fantasy Comedy History

Princess Kinuta runs away from the palace because she doesn't want a marriage of convenience. Princess Kinuta, who has never left the palace, didn't enjoy communing with wildlife for long when she was chased by bandit moles and accidentally fell into the Valley of the Spider's Web. The princess and a white butterfly bound by a mysterious thread were about to be eaten by the spider queen when they are rescued by Tanukichiyo, a young wandering samurai who happens to be passing by. Historical fantasy comedy starring Hibari and Izumi.

Kōzō Saeki Director

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Quick facts

Released
February 26, 1958
Runtime
98 min
IMDb
tt0189385
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Studio
, Takarazuka Eiga Company Ltd.

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Cast

Hibari Misora Hibari Misora Tanukichiro Izumi Yukimura Izumi Yukimura Princess Kinuta / Okuro Yumi Shirakawa Yumi Shirakawa Ocho Keiko Awaji Keiko Awaji Spider Queen of the Forest Ichirō Arishima Ichirō Arishima Tanukizaemon Bokuzen Hidari Bokuzen Hidari Awa-no-Kami Kyōko Mine Kyōko Mine Osono Chōchō Miyako Chōchō Miyako Overnight guest Yūji Nanto Yūji Nanto Overnight guest Daimaru Nakata Overnight guest Racket Nakata Overnight guest Tony Tani Tony Tani Tanuki host Kenji Sahara Kenji Sahara Singing man Momoko Kôchi Momoko Kôchi Singing woman Michiko Hamamura Calypso Tanuki Shinji Yamada Tanukichiyo Michiyo Tamaki Michiyo Tamaki Kohagi

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Princess of Badger Palace about?
Princess Kinuta runs away from the palace because she doesn't want a marriage of convenience. Princess Kinuta, who has never left the palace, didn't enjoy communing with wildlife for long when she was chased by bandit moles and accidentally fell into the Valley of the Spider's Web. The princess and a white butterfly bound by a mysterious thread were about to be eaten by the spider queen when they are rescued by Tanukichiyo, a young wandering samurai who happens to be passing by. Historical fantasy comedy starring Hibari and Izumi.
Who directed The Princess of Badger Palace?
The Princess of Badger Palace was directed by Kōzō Saeki.
Who stars in The Princess of Badger Palace?
The Princess of Badger Palace stars Hibari Misora, Izumi Yukimura, Yumi Shirakawa, Keiko Awaji.
When was The Princess of Badger Palace released?
The Princess of Badger Palace is a 1958 fantasy, comedy, history film.
Where can I watch The Princess of Badger Palace?
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