Journey to the West (西遊記) 63 years old

Duel of the Prehistoric Beasts! Summit Meeting of the Monsters!

Journey to the West

Alakazam is a young and brave monkey who has been encouraged by all the other monkeys to become their king. After attaining the throne, he becomes rude and dictatorial, and does not believe that human beings are greater than he is. Then he tricks/forces Merlin the magician to teach him magic (reluctantly on Merlin's part, who warns Alakazam that the powers he acquires now will bring him much unhappiness later). Alakazam becomes so arrogant that he abuses his magic powers, and chooses to go up to Majutsu Land (the Heavens), to challenge King Amo. He is defeated by King Amo. For his punishment, he is sentenced to serve as the bodyguard of Prince Amat on a pilgrimage; in order to learn humility, mercy and to fight with wisdom. Ultimately, he learns his lesson and becomes a true hero.

Credits

Journey to the West Cast

Name Character
Jonathan Winters He was 34, 87 years old when he died as Sir Quigley Broken Bottom (voice)
Frankie Avalon He was 19, now 83 years old as Alakazam (singing voice)
Arnold Stang He was 41, 91 years old when he died as Lulipopo (voice)
Sterling Holloway He was 55, 87 years old when he died as Narrator (voice)

Journey to the West Crew

Name Department
Lou Rusoff as Writer. He was 49 (51) years old when He died Writing
Osamu Tezuka as Director. He was 31 (60) years old when He died Directing
Osamu Tezuka as Comic Book. He was 31 (60) years old when He died Writing
Osamu Tezuka as Screenstory. He was 31 (60) years old when He died Writing
Keinosuke Uekusa as Screenplay. He was 50 (83) years old when He died Writing
Taiji Yabushita as Director. He was 57 (83) years old when He died Directing
Wu Cheng'en as Novel. He was 460 (82) years old when He died Writing
Journey to the West poster
Journey to the West (63 years)

Duel of the Prehistoric Beasts! Summit Meeting of the Monsters!

  • Release day: Sunday, August 14, 1960
  • Runtime: 88 minutes