6.1The Phoenix · 1978
The Phoenix (1978) is a Adventure / Animation / Action film directed by Kon Ichikawa, starring Jun Fubuki, Tomisaburō Wakayama, Toshinori Omi.
AdventureAnimationAction
6.1Overview
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, Masao Kusakari, Kaoru Yumi, Ken Tanaka, Reiko Ōhara, Tohru Emori
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What is "The Phoenix" 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.
When was "The Phoenix" released?
The Phoenix was released in 1978.
Who stars in "The Phoenix"?
The cast includes Jun Fubuki, Tomisaburō Wakayama, Toshinori Omi, Masao Kusakari.
