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The Phoenix

The Phoenix (1978)

2h 17m | PG-13

⭐ 5.6 / 10

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

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Cast

Jun Fubuki

Jun Fubuki

as Oro

Tomisaburō Wakayama

Tomisaburō Wakayama

as Sarutahaiko, General of the Yamatai

Toshinori Omi

Toshinori Omi

as Nagi

Masao Kusakari

Masao Kusakari

as Yumihiko of Matsuro

Kaoru Yumi

Kaoru Yumi

as Uzume, a dancer from Matsuro

Ken Tanaka

Ken Tanaka

as Takeru