The Phoenix (1978)
2h 17m
Running Time
August 12, 1978Release Date
The Phoenix (1978)
2h 17m
Running Time
August 12, 1978Release Date
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Plot.
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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Cast & Crew.

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

Ken Tanaka
Takeru

Reiko Ōhara
Hinaku

Tohru Emori
Susanoo

Ryūzō Hayashi
Guzuri

Mieko Takamine
Queen Himiko of Yamatai

Tatsuya Nakadai
Jingi the Conqueror, leader of the Takamagahara

Mitsuko Kusabue
Iyo

Takeshi Katō
Kamamushi

Junzaburō Ban
Exorcist

Hideji Ōtaki
Sukune

Kon Ichikawa
Director
Media.

Details.
Release DateAugust 12, 1978
Original Name火の鳥
StatusReleased
Running Time2h 17m
Genres
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Wiki.
Phoenix (Japanese: 火の鳥, Hepburn: Hi no Tori) is a 1978 Japanese jidaigeki film written and directed by Kon Ichikawa. It is based on the "Dawn" storyline from Osamu Tezuka's manga of the same title.
Himiko, the queen of Yamatai, orders her subordinates to search for the Phoenix, which is said to have eternal life for those who drinks its blood.
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