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The Phoenix

19782h 17mKon Ichikawa
IMDb 6.1
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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.

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What is The Phoenix (1978) about?

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.

Who stars in The Phoenix?

The Phoenix stars Jun Fubuki (Oro), Tomisaburō Wakayama (Sarutahaiko, General of the Yamatai), Toshinori Omi (Nagi), Masao Kusakari (Yumihiko of Matsuro), Kaoru Yumi (Uzume, a dancer from Matsuro). The film was directed by Kon Ichikawa.

How long is The Phoenix?

The Phoenix has a runtime of 2 min and premiered in 1978.

Is The Phoenix worth watching?

The Phoenix holds an IMDb rating of 6.1/10. Fans of Adventure, Animation, Action are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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