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