EAN : 0875707000796

Category : Bluray/DVD
Subcategory : Retro

Date added : 2017-11-08

Notes : 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!