The Phoenix (1978)

The Phoenix (1978)

1978-08-12 Japan 137 Min. PG-13
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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.

Cast

若山富三郎 is Sarutahaiko, General of the Yamatai
Sarutahaiko, General of the Yamatai
草刈正雄 is Yumihiko of Matsuro
Yumihiko of Matsuro
由美かおる is Uzume, a dancer from Matsuro
Uzume, a dancer from Matsuro
田中健 is Takeru
Takeru
大原麗子 is Hinaku
江守徹 is Susanoo
Susanoo
林隆三 is Guzuri
Guzuri
高峰三枝子 is Queen Himiko of Yamatai
Queen Himiko of Yamatai
仲代達矢 is Jingi the Conqueror, leader of the Takamagahara
Jingi the Conqueror, leader of the Takamagahara

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