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The Phoenix

The Phoenix

6,1 /10 (8 Votes)
1978 JA 137 min

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.

Release date

12/08/1978

Votes

8

Popularity

0.9

Status

Released

Original title

火の鳥

Language

JA

Runtime

137 min

Original Soundtrack

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