The Phoenix (1978)
08/12/1978 (JP) • 2h 17m
Overview
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.
Top Billed Cast
Oro
Sarutahaiko, General of the Yamatai
Nagi
Yumihiko of Matsuro
Uzume, a dancer from Matsuro
Takeru
Hinaku
Susanoo
Guzuri
Part of the Phoenix Collection
Includes The Phoenix, Phoenix 2772, Phoenix: Karma Chapter
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