The Phoenix
movie
Released August 12, 1978
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.
Runtime
2h 17m
Origin Country
Japan
Original Language
Japanese
Original Title
火の鳥
Status
Released
Production Countries
- Japan
Spoken Languages
- 日本語 (Japanese)
Production Companies
TOHO
Japan
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Hi no Tori Productions
Japan
Tezuka Productions
Japan
