The Green Cat (1983)
Original title: 緑の猫
The Green Cat is a 1983 Japanese-language animation movie directed by Osamu Tezuka, with a running time of 24m. It stars Kaneto Shiozawa, Masako Nozawa and Kosei Tomita.
As a child, Sanbo was adopted by a mysterious green cat once owned by his father’s murderer. The cat grants his every wish, leading Sanbo to a lucrative life of crime, but the gift comes at a high cost. Ban, a family friend turned private detective, sets out to stop the cat’s influence before it can claim the young boy’s soul.
Quick answers
What is The Green Cat about?
As a child, Sanbo was adopted by a mysterious green cat once owned by his father’s murderer. The cat grants his every wish, leading Sanbo to a lucrative life of crime, but the gift comes at a high cost. Ban, a family friend turned private detective, sets out to stop the cat’s influence before it can claim the young boy’s soul.
When was The Green Cat released?
The Green Cat was released on 24 December 1983.
How long is The Green Cat?
The Green Cat runs 24m.
Who made The Green Cat?
The Green Cat was directed by Osamu Tezuka.
Cast
- Kaneto Shiozawa as Sanbo Yuno (voice)
- Masako Nozawa as Green (voice)
- Kosei Tomita as Shunsaku Ban (voice)
- Junpei Takiguchi as Professor (voice)
- Shunsuke Shima as Sango's Father (voice)
- Runa Akiyama as Young Sanbo Yuno (voice)
- Kumiko Takizawa as Susan (voice)
- Koji Yada as Ben Heck (voice)
- Takao Oyama as Cop (voice)
- Yu Shimaka as Black Guy (voice)
- Yusaku Yara as Mohican (voice)
- Teiji Ōmiya as Captain (voice)