Movie

The Phoenix

★ 6.1/10 · 8 votes 1978 2h 17m Released

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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.

Cast

Jun Fubuki Oro Tomisaburō Wakayama Sarutahaiko, General of th Toshinori Omi Nagi Masao Kusakari Yumihiko of Matsuro Kaoru Yumi Uzume, a dancer from Matsu Ken Tanaka Takeru