The Phoenix (1978)
Original title: 火の鳥
The Phoenix is a 1978 Japanese-language adventure movie directed by Kon Ichikawa, with a running time of 2h 17m. It stars Jun Fubuki, Tomisaburō Wakayama and Toshinori Omi.
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.
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What is The Phoenix about?
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.
When was The Phoenix released?
The Phoenix was released on 12 August 1978.
How long is The Phoenix?
The Phoenix runs 2h 17m.
Who made The Phoenix?
The Phoenix was directed by Kon Ichikawa.
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
- Reiko Ōhara as Hinaku
- Tohru Emori as Susanoo
- Ryūzō Hayashi as Guzuri
- Mieko Takamine as Queen Himiko of Yamatai
- Tatsuya Nakadai as Jingi the Conqueror, leader of the Takamagahara
- Mitsuko Kusabue as Iyo