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Film · 1968

The Little Norse Prince

Original titleTaiyou no Ouji Horusu no Daibouken

Directed by Isao Takahata

  • 1 h 18 min
  • PG
  • Animation · Adventure · Fantasy
  • Japan
  • Released in the UK 16 October 2005
  • 7.0 Users1 vote

Synopsis

First film by acclaimed Japanese filmmaker Isao Takahata, director of films like 'Grave of the Fireflies', 'Only Yesterday', 'Pom Poko' and 'The Tale the of Princess Kaguya'. Produced in 1968, written by Kazuo Fukazawa, the genius Hayao Miyazaki ( "My Neighbor Totoro, 'Spirited Away') as an animator and produced by Toei Animation. 'The Little Norse Prince' is the story of a young and courageous hero, Horus, who decides fulfill the last will of his father before he died: Search his town. It will not be easy, since years ago was destroyed by the evil demon Grunwald. There is only one way to kill the demon, find the powerful Sword of the Sun, for it will help men. Thus, Hols learn that it is important to work together.

The essentials

Runtime
78 min1 hour and 18 minutes
Rating
PGParental guidance
How long is The Little Norse Prince?
1 hour and 18 minutes (78 minutes).
When was The Little Norse Prince released in the UK?
It was released in the UK on 16 October 2005.
Who directed The Little Norse Prince?
Isao Takahata.
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Director
Isao Takahata

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Reviews

7.0 1 vote

Trivia

  • First film directed by Isao Takahata, co-creator of Studio Ghibli.

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