The Phoenix
火の鳥
Synopsis
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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Top Cast
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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
Reiko Ōhara
Hinaku
Tohru Emori
Susanoo
Ryūzō Hayashi
Guzuri
Mieko Takamine
Queen Himiko of Yamatai
Tatsuya Nakadai
Jingi the Conqueror, leader of the Takamagahara
Mitsuko Kusabue
Iyo
Takeshi Katō
Kamamushi
Junzaburō Ban
Exorcist
Hideji Ōtaki
Sukune
Itaru Ose
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kon Ichikawa
- Screenplay & Story
- Shuntaro Tanikawa
- Original Score
- Jun Fukamachi, Michel Legrand
- Original Title
- 火の鳥
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 17m
- Production Studios
- TOHO, Hi no Tori Productions, Tezuka Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kon Ichikawa
Shuntaro Tanikawa, Osamu Tezuka
Jun Fukamachi, Michel Legrand
Kiyoshi Hasegawa
Michiko Ikeda, Chizuko Osada
Department Leadership Roster
Kon Ichikawa
Director
Shigeo Nagashima
Costume Design
Michiko Ikeda
Editor
Chizuko Osada
Editor
Shuntaro Tanikawa
Screenplay
Kiyoshi Hasegawa
Director of Photography
Jun Fukamachi
Original Music Composer
Michel Legrand
Original Music Composer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Phoenix
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Phoenix about?
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.
Who directed The Phoenix?
The Phoenix was directed by Kon Ichikawa.
Who stars in The Phoenix?
The principal cast of The Phoenix includes Jun Fubuki, Tomisaburō Wakayama, Toshinori Omi, Masao Kusakari, Kaoru Yumi.
When was The Phoenix released and how long is it?
The Phoenix was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 2h 17m.
Who composed the musical score for The Phoenix?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Phoenix was composed by Jun Fukamachi, Michel Legrand.
Is The Phoenix based on a book or true story?
The Phoenix is adapted from the following source material: Comic Book: "Osamu Tezuka".