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The Phoenix

★ 5.6 (8 votes) | 1978 | 2h 17m
AdventureAnimationAction
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.

Details
  • Status Released
  • Release Date August 12, 1978
  • Budget N/A
  • Revenue N/A
  • Production TOHO, Hi no Tori Productions, Tezuka Productions

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