The Phoenix

5.6|1978|2h 17m| JA

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.

Genres: Adventure, Animation, Action

Director: Kon Ichikawa

Votes: 8

Production Companies:

TOHO

Hi no Tori Productions

Tezuka Productions