The Phoenix
Synopsis
A godlike being, discovered in an ancient sarcophagus in the plains of South America, is brought back to life and must learn to cope with today's society while using his extraordinary powers to combat evil. This variation on the "Superman" theme served as the pilot to the short-lived series (1981-82).
Top Cast
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Judson Scott
Bennu of the Golden Light
Fernando Allende
Diego DeVarga
E.G. Marshall
Dr. Ward Frazier
Shelley Smith
Noel Marshall
Daryl Anderson
Dr. Clifford Davis
Richard Lynch
Justin Preminger
Hersha Parady
Lynn
Jimmy Mair
Tim
Lyman Ward
Howard
Carmen Argenziano
Kingston
Stanley Kamel
Murray
Angus Duncan
Surgeon
Wayne Storm
Patrolman
Terry Jastrow
Hood
Brett Williams
Technician
Paul Marin
Anesthesiologist
Patricia Conklin
Surgical Nurse
James Malinda
Croupier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Douglas Hickox
- Screenplay & Story
- Anthony Lawrence, Nancy Lawrence
- Original Score
- Arthur B. Rubinstein
- Original Title
- The Phoenix
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Mark Carliner Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Douglas Hickox
Anthony Lawrence, Nancy Lawrence
Arthur B. Rubinstein
Donald H. Birnkrant
Marvin Adelson, David Berlatsky
Nancy Lawrence, Anthony Lawrence, Mark Carliner, Christopher Kochoff
Department Leadership Roster
Donald H. Birnkrant
Director of Photography
Nancy Lawrence
Producer
Douglas Hickox
Director
Anthony Lawrence
Producer
Anthony Lawrence
Writer
Nancy Lawrence
Writer
Christopher Kochoff
Producer
Marvin Adelson
Editor
David Berlatsky
Editor
William McAllister
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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?
A godlike being, discovered in an ancient sarcophagus in the plains of South America, is brought back to life and must learn to cope with today's society while using his extraordinary powers to combat evil. This variation on the "Superman" theme served as the pilot to the short-lived series (1981-82).
Who directed The Phoenix?
The Phoenix was directed by Douglas Hickox.
Who stars in The Phoenix?
The principal cast of The Phoenix includes Judson Scott, Fernando Allende, E.G. Marshall, Shelley Smith, Daryl Anderson.
When was The Phoenix released and how long is it?
The Phoenix was released in 1981 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for The Phoenix?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Phoenix was composed by Arthur B. Rubinstein.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Phoenix?
The Phoenix holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).