The Phoenix (1978)
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.
Free Trial ChannelsAD
AD
Watch on Apple TV+
With 7-Day Free Trial
The Phoenix
1978 / 2 hr 17 minThis 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.
READ MORE
Watch Trailer
Director
Kon Ichikawa
Cast
Jun Fubuki, Tomisaburō Wakayama
Producted By
TOHO
AD
Watch on Apple TV+
With 7-Day Free Trial
Cast
Popular Movies on Apple TV+
Popular TV Shows on Apple TV+
