
The Castle of Cagliostro
Believe in the Thief.
Directed by Hayao Miyazaki
Produced by Tokyo Movie Shinsha, Telecom Animation Film
A vibrant, whimsical heist adventure that balances clever thievery with genuine charm, romantic rescue, and visual delight.
After a successful robbery leaves famed thief Lupin the Third and his partner Jigen with nothing but a large amount of expertly crafted counterfeit bills, he decides to track down the forgers responsible—and steal any other treasures he may find in the Castle of Cagliostro, including the 'damsel in distress' he finds imprisoned there.
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Is The Castle of Cagliostro easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 88% of films.
Does The Castle of Cagliostro end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 81% of films.
Is The Castle of Cagliostro sad? Barely. Less sad than 80% of films.
Is The Castle of Cagliostro scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.
Is The Castle of Cagliostro violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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