Episode
Lupin the 3rd: The Alaska Star Is a Ticket to Hell
Overview
A showdown for the Alaska Star is brewing, but Jigen has a personal score to settle with Georgy. As the Star sparkles in the twilight, is Jigen doomed to repeat the past?
Details
- Series
- Lupin the 3rd
- Season
- Season 3
- Episode
- Episode 28
- Air date
- 1985-02-09
- Runtime
- 25 min
Episode context
The Alaska Star Is a Ticket to Hell is Episode 28 in Part III of Lupin the 3rd. It aired on 1985-02-09. The runtime is 25 min.
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Episode 27: Code Name Is Alaska Star
The Star of Alaska is a mysterious gem sought by the CIA, the KGB, and now Lupin. The Star is also tied to Barbara, a woman from Jigen's past. As the parties maneuver for the gem, a shot rings out... Barbara!
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