Score
5.8 / 10
Status
Finished Airing
Episodes
1
Studio
Shanghai Animation Film Studio
Uproar in Heaven
Also known as 大鬧天宮 | Danao Tiangong
MovieSource NovelG - All Ages
Adventure
5.8/10
Community score
#6102
Rank
1.4K
Members
10
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Synopsis
Uproar in Heaven, also known as Havoc in Heaven, is a Chinese animated feature film directed by Wan Laiming and produced by all four of the Wan brothers. The film was created at the height of the Chinese animation industry in the 1960s, and received numerous awards. It earned the brothers domestic and international recognition.
The story is based on the earliest chapters of the classic story Journey to the West. The main character is Sun Wukong, aka the Monkey King, who rebels against the Jade Emperor of heaven.
It became one of the most influential films in all of Asia, animation or not. Countless cartoon adaptations that followed have reused the same classic story Journey to the West, yet many consider this 1964 iteration to be the most original, fitting and memorable.
Production Notes
Da Nao Tiangong is the first feature-length cel-animated film by the Shanghai Animation Film Studio. The movie was awarded internationally and domestically at the 1978 International London Film Festival, the 1962 Czech Republic Karlovy Vary International Film Festival, and the 1993 Hundred Flowers Film Festival. The film was originally completed in two parts in 1961 and 1964, respectively. The film was presented as a whole for the first time in 1965. In 2012 the film was restored as well as being converted to 3D. The film's aspect ratio was changed from 1.33 to 1.78 by adding additional art to the backgrounds and at times moving the character placement within the frame. The film was shortened to 90 minutes by "speed[ing] up some of the action scenes." The score and dialogue were re-recorded for a new Dolby 5.1 and 7.1 mix. (Source: Wikipedia)
Cast Highlights
Sun, Wukong
Main
Ao, Guang
Supporting
Dhritarashtra
Supporting
Erlang
Supporting
Fairy Maiden
Supporting
General Shrimp
Supporting
General Tortoise
Supporting
Guardian of the Southern Gate
Supporting
Core Staff
Wan, Laiming
Script
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Quick Facts
FormatMovie
Episodes1
Duration1 hr 54 min
SourceNovel
RatingG - All Ages
SeasonUnknown
Aired1964
StatusFinished Airing
Recommended
Monetizing Content
Ranking And Reach
Popularity#13835
Scored by552
BroadcastUnknown
ApprovedYes
Title Variants
English title
Uproar in Heaven
Romaji title
Danao Tiangong
Japanese title
大鬧天宮
Synonyms
The Monkey King, Sun Ukun: Uproar in Heaven, Sun Wukong: Havoc in Heaven, Da Nao Tiangong
Production Team
Main studio
Shanghai Animation Film Studio
Producers
Unknown
Licensors
Unknown
Japanese title
大鬧天宮