Alternative Titles
Synonyms: The White Snake Enchantress, The Great White Snake, Legend of the White Serpent, Legend of the White Snake
Japanese: 白蛇伝
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Type:
Movie
Episodes:
1
Status:
Finished Airing
Aired:
Oct 22, 1958
Producers:
None found, add some
Licensors:
None found, add some
Studios:
Toei Animation
Source:
Other
Theme:
Historical
Duration:
1 hr. 19 min.
Rating:
G - All Ages
Statistics
Ranked:
#96472
2
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Popularity:
#8128
Members:
6,371
Favorites:
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