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
Tomisaburō Wakayamaas Sarutahaiko, General of the Yamatai
Toshinori Omias Nagi
Reiko Ōharaas Hinaku
Ryūzō Hayashias Guzuri
Mieko Takamineas Queen Himiko of Yamatai
Junzaburō Banas Exorcist
Hideji Ōtakias Sukune
Jun Fubukias Oro
Tatsuya Nakadaias Jingi the Conqueror, leader of the Takamagahara
Mitsuko Kusabueas Iyo
Takeshi Katōas Kamamushi
Masao Kusakarias Yumihiko of Matsuro
Kaoru Yumias Uzume, a dancer from Matsuro
Ken Tanakaas Takeru
Tohru Emorias Susanoo
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