Poster of The Phoenix

The Phoenix

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.

Release Date: 1978-08-12

Original Language: ja

Genres: Adventure Animation Action

Rating:

Popularity:

2.155

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Cast Members

Tomisaburō Wakayama

Sarutahaiko, General of the Yamatai

Masao Kusakari

Yumihiko of Matsuro

Kaoru Yumi

Uzume, a dancer from Matsuro

Mieko Takamine

Queen Himiko of Yamatai

Tatsuya Nakadai

Jingi the Conqueror, leader of the Takamagahara

Takeshi Katō

Kamamushi