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The Phoenix(1978)

08/12/1978 (JP)AdventureAnimationAction2h 17m
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Overview

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.

Kon Ichikawa

Director

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Movie Cast

Jun Fubuki photo
Tomisaburō Wakayama photo

Tomisaburō Wakayama

Sarutahaiko, General of the Yamatai

Masao Kusakari photo

Masao Kusakari

Yumihiko of Matsuro

Kaoru Yumi photo

Kaoru Yumi

Uzume, a dancer from Matsuro

Mieko Takamine photo

Mieko Takamine

Queen Himiko of Yamatai

Tatsuya Nakadai photo

Tatsuya Nakadai

Jingi the Conqueror, leader of the Takamagahara

Movie Stats

StatusReleased

BudgetNot Given

RevenueNot Given

Production CompanyTOHO

Original LanguageJapanese

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