The Phoenix(1978)
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.
Movie: The Phoenix
Top 10 Billed Cast
Oro
Sarutahaiko, General of the Yamatai
Nagi
Yumihiko of Matsuro
Uzume, a dancer from Matsuro
Takeru
Hinaku
Susanoo
Guzuri
Queen Himiko of Yamatai
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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.
Release Date
1978-08-12
Average
5.6
Rating:
2.8 startsTagline
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日本語
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