The Phoenix (1978)
2h 17m | PG-13
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
Studio: TOHO
Genre: Adventure, Animation, Action
Video: 720p
Cast
Jun Fubuki
as Oro
Tomisaburō Wakayama
as Sarutahaiko, General of the Yamatai
Toshinori Omi
as Nagi
Masao Kusakari
as Yumihiko of Matsuro
Kaoru Yumi
as Uzume, a dancer from Matsuro
Ken Tanaka
as Takeru