The PhoenixMovie
(1978) · Original: 火の鳥
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★ 6.1
Duration: 2h 17mTMDB: 6.1
JAJapan
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
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About The Phoenix
The Phoenix is a 1978 adventure, animation, action movie directed by Kon Ichikawa.
The production information lists a runtime of 2h 17m, production credits from Japan, an original language code of JA.
The credited cast includes Jun Fubuki, Tomisaburō Wakayama, Toshinori Omi, Masao Kusakari. The synopsis above summarizes the central premise without adding details beyond the available title information.
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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
