The Phoenix (1978)

Adventure
Animation
Action

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

Sarutahaiko, General of the Yamatai
Jingi the Conqueror, leader of the Takamagahara
Kamamushi
Yumihiko of Matsuro
Uzume, a dancer from Matsuro
Queen Himiko of Yamatai

Crew

Cinematography
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