The Phoenix (1978)
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.
Directing:
Writing:
Stars:
- Kon Ichikawa
Writing:
- Osamu Tezuka
- Shuntaro Tanikawa
Stars:
Release Date: 1978-08-12
5.6/10
5.6/10
- Country: JP
- Language: 日本語
- Runtime: 137
Jingi the Conqueror, leader of the Takamagahara
Yumihiko of Matsuro
Oro
Sarutahaiko, General of the Yamatai
Nagi
Uzume, a dancer from Matsuro
Takeru
Hinaku
Susanoo
Guzuri
Queen Himiko of Yamatai
Iyo
Kamamushi
Exorcist
Sukune
Susanoo
