The Wonderful World of Puss 'N Boots
starring: Susumu Ishikawa, Toshiko Fujita, Rumi Sakakibara, Asao Koike, Kinya Aikawa
directed by: Kimio Yabuki
directed by: Kimio Yabuki
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The Wonderful World of Puss 'N Boots reveals that an outlaw can possess some very redeeming qualities and suggests that sometimes the seemingly simple-minded just need a little push to live up to their full potential.The Japanese 1969 classic Puss 'N Boots details the story of a good-hearted outlaw cat named Pero and his role in the coming of age of a young boy named Pierre.Consistently chased by three blundering police cats for the crime of saving the lives of mice, Pero is a scrappy cat whose sword rarely pauses in its offensive.When Pero encounters the mistreated and innocent Pierre, he convinces Pierre to leave his unkind brothers and accompanying Pero on his wandering travels.Amidst the action-packed sword fights and chase scenes, Pero convinces Pierre to pose as a Prince and suitor to the Princess.The initially timid boy begins a process of maturation that leads him to fight for the Princess's hand and eventually reveals his heretofore unseen innate strength and optimism.This DVD features the original (restored and remastered) Puss 'N Boots as it was released in Japan in 1969 as well as the English dubbed version featuring Fred Ladd and optional English subtitles and slates. Hayao Miyazaki's (My Neighbor Totoro, Nausicaa Valley of the Wind) animation work in key action scenes showcases his early talents and is of special interest to Miyazaki fans.Bonus features include a music and effects soundtrack, theatrical trailer, photo gallery of over 40 rare black and white stills, and text interviews with director Kimio Yabuki and Animator Yoichi Kotabe. (Ages 5 and older) --Tami Horiuchi
Description:
Region 1
Original Japanese Language
Optional English Subtitles
Original English dub
Original mono soundtrack
Music and effects soundtrack
Completely restored and remastered video
16 x 9 Anamorphic Widescreen
Original 2.35:1 Aspect Ratio
Theatrical Trailer
Photo Gallery of rare B/W stills
Rare text interviews with creators
Pero, a sword-wielding musketeer cat, is on the run! He's guilty of the ultimate crime: rescuing mice from certain doom. In hot pursuit are three bumbling police cats, trying their best to bring Pero to justice. While evading capture, Pero stumbles upon an unfortunate boy named Pierre, who is mistreated by his two greedy and selfish brothers. Pero soon convinces Pierre that he is better off leaving this deprived life behind him. The two set off together to find their fortune, and hear of an announcement from the castle: The King is looking for a husband for his beautiful daughter, Princess Rose. However, the dastardly Lucifer arrives and spoils the plan when he manages to kidnap the Princess! Culminating in a thrilling chase scene on the steeples of Lucifer's castle, Puss 'n Boots is an action-packed anime classic!
Originally released in 1969 in Japan, and later released as "The Wonderful World of Puss 'n Boots" in the US. The film was directed by Kimio Yabuki (Swan Lake), and features key animation by Hayao Miyazaki (My Neighbor Totoro, Castle of Cagliostro, among others). Loosely based on Charles Perrault's original book "Le Maître Chat Ou Le Chat Botté", the film is beautifully scored by Seiichiro Uno (Jack and the Witch). This DVD release features the original Japanese language version available for the first time ever in the US. It also includes the very rare Fred Ladd English dubbed version. Puss 'n Boots has never been seen in its original theatrical aspect in North America until now!
The Wonderful World of Puss 'N Boots reveals that an outlaw can possess some very redeeming qualities and suggests that sometimes the seemingly simple-minded just need a little push to live up to their full potential.The Japanese 1969 classic Puss 'N Boots details the story of a good-hearted outlaw cat named Pero and his role in the coming of age of a young boy named Pierre.Consistently chased by three blundering police cats for the crime of saving the lives of mice, Pero is a scrappy cat whose sword rarely pauses in its offensive.When Pero encounters the mistreated and innocent Pierre, he convinces Pierre to leave his unkind brothers and accompanying Pero on his wandering travels.Amidst the action-packed sword fights and chase scenes, Pero convinces Pierre to pose as a Prince and suitor to the Princess.The initially timid boy begins a process of maturation that leads him to fight for the Princess's hand and eventually reveals his heretofore unseen innate strength and optimism.This DVD features the original (restored and remastered) Puss 'N Boots as it was released in Japan in 1969 as well as the English dubbed version featuring Fred Ladd and optional English subtitles and slates. Hayao Miyazaki's (My Neighbor Totoro, Nausicaa Valley of the Wind) animation work in key action scenes showcases his early talents and is of special interest to Miyazaki fans.Bonus features include a music and effects soundtrack, theatrical trailer, photo gallery of over 40 rare black and white stills, and text interviews with director Kimio Yabuki and Animator Yoichi Kotabe. (Ages 5 and older) --Tami Horiuchi
Description:
Region 1
Original Japanese Language
Optional English Subtitles
Original English dub
Original mono soundtrack
Music and effects soundtrack
Completely restored and remastered video
16 x 9 Anamorphic Widescreen
Original 2.35:1 Aspect Ratio
Theatrical Trailer
Photo Gallery of rare B/W stills
Rare text interviews with creators
Pero, a sword-wielding musketeer cat, is on the run! He's guilty of the ultimate crime: rescuing mice from certain doom. In hot pursuit are three bumbling police cats, trying their best to bring Pero to justice. While evading capture, Pero stumbles upon an unfortunate boy named Pierre, who is mistreated by his two greedy and selfish brothers. Pero soon convinces Pierre that he is better off leaving this deprived life behind him. The two set off together to find their fortune, and hear of an announcement from the castle: The King is looking for a husband for his beautiful daughter, Princess Rose. However, the dastardly Lucifer arrives and spoils the plan when he manages to kidnap the Princess! Culminating in a thrilling chase scene on the steeples of Lucifer's castle, Puss 'n Boots is an action-packed anime classic!
Originally released in 1969 in Japan, and later released as "The Wonderful World of Puss 'n Boots" in the US. The film was directed by Kimio Yabuki (Swan Lake), and features key animation by Hayao Miyazaki (My Neighbor Totoro, Castle of Cagliostro, among others). Loosely based on Charles Perrault's original book "Le Maître Chat Ou Le Chat Botté", the film is beautifully scored by Seiichiro Uno (Jack and the Witch). This DVD release features the original Japanese language version available for the first time ever in the US. It also includes the very rare Fred Ladd English dubbed version. Puss 'n Boots has never been seen in its original theatrical aspect in North America until now!
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Rating: - Just wonderful
This is one out of three early Miyazaki animes I once saw when I was a child in the early seventies in my local cinema. I grew up in the GDR, and the movies were shown in german. Unfortunately, no one seems to know anything anymore about a german synchronisation so I finally found the english ones and I am very delighted indeed!
Please consider 'Puss'N'Boots Travel Around The World' and 'Animal Treasure Island' as well!
Rating: - This movie truely is wonderful
Such a fantastic animation i enjoyed both the sub and the dub a lot.It was great value for money,One all the family can enjoy 5 stars.
Rating: - Not So Long Lost Classic
American fans of this TOEI animated classic have been waiting a long time to see this early example of Hayao Miyazaki's work on DVD, even longer if they missed its several (at least 3) now long gone VHS releases. What's more, for those of us who remember Fred Ladd's well-done English dubbing that was first shown on American TV so long ago and later released on VHS, Discotek Media has wisely included it as the second audio track. The English audio is a little the worse for wear (though in better shape ... Read More
Rating: - We need this movie on DVD
This is an amazing movie that I wish would be released on DVD, don't miss it.
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- Dated, but PURR-fectly entertaining!
If THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF PUSS 'N BOOTS was theatrically released in today's era, it probably wouldn't hold a candle to any of America's other animated features and disappear without a trace.But this is a Japanese Anime, and, in its native land, it was a huge box office success.Titled as "Nagagutsu o Haita Neko", the production was released in 1969, and the title character, Puss 'N Boots himself, named Perro (or Perrault), became a mascot character for the animation studio, Toei.An interesting fact ... Read More
- Just wonderfulThis is one out of three early Miyazaki animes I once saw when I was a child in the early seventies in my local cinema. I grew up in the GDR, and the movies were shown in german. Unfortunately, no one seems to know anything anymore about a german synchronisation so I finally found the english ones and I am very delighted indeed!
Please consider 'Puss'N'Boots Travel Around The World' and 'Animal Treasure Island' as well!
- This movie truely is wonderful Such a fantastic animation i enjoyed both the sub and the dub a lot.It was great value for money,One all the family can enjoy 5 stars.
- Not So Long Lost ClassicAmerican fans of this TOEI animated classic have been waiting a long time to see this early example of Hayao Miyazaki's work on DVD, even longer if they missed its several (at least 3) now long gone VHS releases. What's more, for those of us who remember Fred Ladd's well-done English dubbing that was first shown on American TV so long ago and later released on VHS, Discotek Media has wisely included it as the second audio track. The English audio is a little the worse for wear (though in better shape ... Read More
- We need this movie on DVDThis is an amazing movie that I wish would be released on DVD, don't miss it.
- Dated, but PURR-fectly entertaining!If THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF PUSS 'N BOOTS was theatrically released in today's era, it probably wouldn't hold a candle to any of America's other animated features and disappear without a trace.But this is a Japanese Anime, and, in its native land, it was a huge box office success.Titled as "Nagagutsu o Haita Neko", the production was released in 1969, and the title character, Puss 'N Boots himself, named Perro (or Perrault), became a mascot character for the animation studio, Toei.An interesting fact ... Read More
