Lupin the 3rd: The Mystery of Mamo

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The Mystery of Mamo, also known as The Secret of Mamo, is a 1978 Japanese animated science fiction comedy adventure film; it is the first animated film of the Lupin III franchise created by manga author Monkey Punch. The film was originally released...read more
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The Mystery of Mamo, also known as The Secret of Mamo, is a 1978 Japanese animated science fiction comedy adventure film; it is the first animated film of the Lupin III franchise created by manga author Monkey Punch. The film was originally released in Japanese theatres on December 16, 1978 as Lupin III (ルパン三世 Rupan Sansei) but was later retitled to Lupin III: Lupin vs. the Clones (ルパン三世 ルパンVS Rupan Sansei: Rupan tai Kurōn) to differentiate it from other elements of the franchise. The film was produced by animation studio Tokyo Movie Shinsha, directed by Sōji Yoshikawa and written by Yoshikawa and cult pink film screenwriter Atsushi Yamatoya. The film's plot follows master thief Arsène Lupin III and his attempts to foil Mamo, a wealthy and powerful recluse, and his bid for immortality. Since its original Japanese release, the film has been licensed to several companies for release in North America and Europe, with four different English dubs of the film being produced in that time. In 2013, North American publisher Discotek Media released the film on a DVD containing all four English dubs as well as extensive liner notes and essays about the film and its production.

Original Release

12/16/1978

US Release

11/24/1998

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Cast

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Directors

Yasuo Ôtsuka, Sôji Yoshikawa

Writers

Ardwight Chamberlain, Sôji Yoshikawa, Monkey Punch, Atsushi Yamatoya, Grant Moran, Maurice Leblanc, William Ross

Cast

Producers

Editors

Yoshiaki Aihara

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