Movie

The Phoenix

★ 6.1(8)19782h 17m

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Good to know

Director: Kon Ichikawa
Release date: 1978-08-12
Runtime: 2h 17m
Language: Japanese
Status: Released
Country: Japan
Studio: TOHO
Part of: Phoenix Collection

About The Phoenix

The Phoenix is a 1978 movie in the Adventure, Animation and Action genres, directed by Kon Ichikawa, starring Jun Fubuki, Tomisaburō Wakayama and Toshinori Omi. It has a runtime of 2 hours 17 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.1/10 from 8 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Phoenix in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

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

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Phoenix in Mexico?+

The Phoenix is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Phoenix on Netflix?+

The Phoenix is not on Netflix in Mexico right now.

How long is The Phoenix?+

The Phoenix has a runtime of 2 hours 17 minutes (137 minutes).

Who stars in The Phoenix?+

The Phoenix stars Jun Fubuki, Tomisaburō Wakayama, Toshinori Omi, Masao Kusakari and Kaoru Yumi.

When did The Phoenix come out?+

The Phoenix is a 1978 movie directed by Kon Ichikawa.

What genre is The Phoenix?+

The Phoenix is Adventure, Animation and Action film.

Who directed The Phoenix?+

The Phoenix was directed by Kon Ichikawa.