(火の鳥)

Content: 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.

Countries:

Japan

Genres:

Adventure,

Animation,

Action

Runtime:

137 minutes

Year:

1978

Directors:

Kon Ichikawa

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Production companies:

TOHO,

Hi no Tori Productions,

Tezuka Productions

Actors:

Oro

Sarutahaiko, General of the Yamatai

Nagi

Yumihiko of Matsuro

Uzume, a dancer from Matsuro

Crews:

Director

Comic Book

Editor

Editor

Costume Design