The Phoenix
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.
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Details
Status: | Released |
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Release Date: | 1978-08-12 |
Production: | TOHO, Hi no Tori Productions, Tezuka Productions |