The Phoenix (1978)
Original title: 火の鳥
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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.
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Jun FubukiOro
Tomisaburō WakayamaSarutahaiko, General of the Yamatai
Toshinori OmiNagi
Masao KusakariYumihiko of Matsuro
Kaoru YumiUzume, a dancer from Matsuro
Ken TanakaTakeru
Reiko ŌharaHinaku
Tohru EmoriSusanoo
Ryūzō HayashiGuzuri
Mieko TakamineQueen Himiko of Yamatai
Tatsuya NakadaiJingi the Conqueror, leader of the Takamagahara
Mitsuko KusabueIyoMovie DNA
Genre affinityAction · Adventure · AnimationVisual styleAnimationPacingAction · LongDirector preference360076Actor preference171018 · 358281 · 228262Country preferenceJp
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Frequently asked questions about The Phoenix
What is The Phoenix about?
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.
How long is The Phoenix?
The Phoenix has a runtime of 137 minutes.