The Phoenix
Description
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.
Stars
Jun Fubuki, TomisaburÅ Wakayama, Toshinori Omi, Masao Kusakari, Kaoru Yumi
Runtime
137 minutes
Release Date
August 12, 1978
Rating
5.7/10 (7 votes)