The Phoenix

1978 2h 17m ★6.1

Adventure Animation Action

The Phoenix

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.

Release Date August 12, 1978

Runtime 2h 17m

Country Japan

Language Japanese

Director Kon Ichikawa

Category Adventure, Animation, Action

Rating 6.1 / 10 (TMDb)

Year 1978