The Phoenix
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.
Cast: Jun Fubuki, Tomisaburō Wakayama, Toshinori Omi
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The Phoenix
★ 6.1/1019782h 17m
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.
Creators and cast
- Directors
- Kon Ichikawa
- Studio
- TOHO, Hi no Tori Productions, Tezuka Productions
Maturity rating
Not yet rated.
Audio languages
Japanese
