The Phoenix
The Phoenix1978
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The Phoenix
2h 17m·Adventure, Animation, Action
Directed by Kon Ichikawa·1978
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6.1/10 avgAverage user ratingThis 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.
| Actor | Role |
|---|---|
 Jun FubukiOro | Oro |
 Tomisaburō WakayamaSarutahaiko, General of the Yamatai | Sarutahaiko, General of the Yamatai |
 Toshinori OmiNagi | Nagi |
 Masao KusakariYumihiko of Matsuro | Yumihiko of Matsuro |
 Kaoru YumiUzume, a dancer from Matsuro | Uzume, a dancer from Matsuro |
 Ken TanakaTakeru | Takeru |
 Reiko ŌharaHinaku | Hinaku |
 Tohru EmoriSusanoo | Susanoo |
 Ryūzō HayashiGuzuri | Guzuri |
 Mieko TakamineQueen Himiko of Yamatai | Queen Himiko of Yamatai |
 Tatsuya NakadaiJingi the Conqueror, leader of the Takamagahara | Jingi the Conqueror, leader of the Takamagahara |
 Mitsuko KusabueIyo | Iyo |
 Takeshi KatōKamamushi | Kamamushi |
 Junzaburō BanExorcist | Exorcist |
 Hideji ŌtakiSukune | Sukune |
| IItaru OseNot listed | Not listed |