The Phoenix (1978)
5.6 (8 votes)
2h 17m
August 12, 1978
Japanese
Synopsis
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.
Director
Kon Ichikawa
Writers
Shuntaro Tanikawa
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Original Title
火の鳥
Status
Released
Budget
N/A
Revenue
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Production
TOHO, Hi no Tori Productions, Tezuka Productions