The Phoenix
火の鳥
Release: 1978-08-12·Runtime: 137m·★ 5.7
AdventureAnimationAction
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.
Production Countries
Japan
Production Companies
TOHO
Hi no Tori Productions
Tezuka Productions
Cast
Takeshi Katōas Kamamushi
Junzaburō Banas Exorcist
Tomisaburō Wakayamaas Sarutahaiko, General of the Yamatai
Toshinori Omias Nagi
Mieko Takamineas Queen Himiko of Yamatai
Tatsuya Nakadaias Jingi the Conqueror, leader of the Takamagahara
Hideji Ōtakias Sukune
Jun Fubukias Oro
Reiko Ōharaas Hinaku
Mitsuko Kusabueas Iyo
Masao Kusakarias Yumihiko of Matsuro
Kaoru Yumias Uzume, a dancer from Matsuro
Tohru Emorias Susanoo
Ryūzō Hayashias Guzuri
Ken Tanakaas Takeru
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