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The Phoenix (1978)

1978-08-12 Adventure, Animation, Action, 2h 17m

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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.

Status

Released

Original Language

Japanese

Budget

$0

Revenue

$0

Production Companies
  • TOHO,
  • Hi no Tori Productions,
  • Tezuka Productions,
Production Countries
  • Japan,
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