The Phoenix

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.

Cast & Crew

Director

Kon Ichikawa

Jun Fubuki

Oro

Tomisaburō Wakayama

Sarutahaiko, General of the Yamatai

Toshinori Omi

Nagi

Masao Kusakari

Yumihiko of Matsuro

Kaoru Yumi

Uzume, a dancer from Matsuro

Ken Tanaka

Takeru

Phoenix Collection

19786.1Watching

The Phoenix

19805.8

Phoenix 2772

19866.4

Phoenix: Karma Chapter

19876.0

Phoenix: Yamato Chapter

19875.5

Phoenix: Space Chapter

2004

Phoenix: Robe of Feathers

20234.4

PHOENIX: Reminiscence of Flower