Lupin the Third: Prison of the Past 2019
"Is the past really a prison or is the real prison the one of your own making?"
Lupin the Third: Prison of the Past (2019), directed by Hatsuki Tsuji, plunges the legendary thief and his gang into a high-stakes heist against the opulent Kingdom of Dorrente.
Director: Hatsuki Tsuji
Cast
Kanichi Kurita
Arsène Lupin III (voice)
Kiyoshi Kobayashi
Daisuke Jigen (voice)
Miyuki Sawashiro
Fujiko Mine (voice)
Daisuke Namikawa
Goemon Ishikawa XIII (voice)
Koichi Yamadera
Inspector Koichi Zenigata (voice)
Houko Kuwashima
Lorensa (voice)
Hiroaki Hirata
Finnegan (voice)
Nobunaga Shimazaki
Gorou Yatagarasu (voice)
Chikahiro Kobayashi
Younger Balmer Brother (voice)
Hiroshi Yanaka
Doc Heinz (voice)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lupin the Third: Prison of the Past (2019) about?
The story follows Lupin III and his crew as they attempt to break out a famous criminal from the heavily fortified Kingdom of Dorrente. Their mission quickly escalates into a cat-and-mouse chase to uncover a hidden truth that could expose the kingdom's darkest secrets.
Who directed Lupin the Third: Prison of the Past?
Hatsuki Tsuji helmed this anime heist adventure, known for blending stylish action with witty storytelling in the long-running Lupin III franchise.
Who stars in Lupin the Third: Prison of the Past?
The film features Kanichi Kurita as Lupin III, Kiyoshi Kobayashi as Jigen, Miyuki Sawashiro as Fujiko, Daisuke Namikawa as Goemon, and Koichi Yamadera as Zenigata.
Is Lupin the Third: Prison of the Past (2019) worth watching?
For fans of stylish crime capers and anime action, this film delivers laughs, thrills, and a dash of existential reflection. While not rated on IMDb, its mix of genre appeal and clever plot makes it a satisfying entry for the Lupin III universe.
How long is Lupin the Third: Prison of the Past?
The film runs for 92 minutes.
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About Lupin the Third: Prison of the Past (2019) — Animate Heist, Philosophical Twist
Lupin the Third: Prison of the Past (2019), directed by Hatsuki Tsuji, plunges the legendary thief and his gang into a high-stakes heist against the opulent Kingdom of Dorrente. As master criminals from across the globe converge to spring a notorious felon from captivity, Lupin's team must outwit palace guards, rival thieves, and their own moral ambiguities to uncover a buried secret that could rewrite history.
The film blends razor-sharp action, witty banter, and heist-movie tension against a backdrop of ornate palaces and moonlit rooftops. With its mix of crime capers, anime flair, and philosophical undertones, Prison of the Past explores whether the past is a cage—or if freedom or failure lies entirely in how we choose to remember it.
