The Phoenix

5.6
19782h 17m

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.

Production

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Cast

Photo of Tomisaburō Wakayama

Tomisaburō Wakayama

Sarutahaiko, General of the Yamatai

Photo of Masao Kusakari

Masao Kusakari

Yumihiko of Matsuro

Photo of Kaoru Yumi

Kaoru Yumi

Uzume, a dancer from Matsuro

Photo of Mieko Takamine

Mieko Takamine

Queen Himiko of Yamatai

Photo of Tatsuya Nakadai

Tatsuya Nakadai

Jingi the Conqueror, leader of the Takamagahara

Photo of Takeshi Katō

Takeshi Katō

Kamamushi

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