The Phoenix
火の鳥
Release: 1978-08-12·Runtime: 137m·★ 6.1
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
Tatsuya Nakadaias Jingi the Conqueror, leader of the Takamagahara
Takeshi Katōas Kamamushi
Jun Fubukias Oro
Tomisaburō Wakayamaas Sarutahaiko, General of the Yamatai
Toshinori Omias Nagi
Mieko Takamineas Queen Himiko of Yamatai
Mitsuko Kusabueas Iyo
Ken Tanakaas Takeru
Reiko Ōharaas Hinaku
Hideji Ōtakias Sukune
Junzaburō Banas Exorcist
Masao Kusakarias Yumihiko of Matsuro
Kaoru Yumias Uzume, a dancer from Matsuro
Tohru Emorias Susanoo
Ryūzō Hayashias Guzuri
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