The Phoenix
This extraordinarily complex film is not only a send-up of every samurai film ever made, it is also an extrapolation of the value of life. The Yamatai, represented by Prince Susano-O and elderly advisor Sumuke, hire Yumihiko of Matsuro to hunt the phoenix so that Queen Himiko, sister of Susano-O can have eteranal life.
- Overview
- Cast
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- Recommendations
The Phoenix
- Overview
- Cast
- Crew
- Recommendations
Status
Released
Release Date
Aug 12, 1978
Runtime
2h 17m
Genres
Adventure, Animation, Action
User Score
56%
Original Title
火の鳥
Production Companies
TOHO, Hi no Tori Productions, Tezuka Productions
Director
Kon Ichikawa
Description
This extraordinarily complex film is not only a send-up of every samurai film ever made, it is also an extrapolation of the value of life. The Yamatai, represented by Prince Susano-O and elderly advisor Sumuke, hire Yumihiko of Matsuro to hunt the phoenix so that Queen Himiko, sister of Susano-O can have eteranal life.
Cast
Crew
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