Movie Description

火の鳥

(1978)

Overview

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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Facts

Original Title火の鳥

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1978-08-12

Original LanguageUnknown

Runtime 02h 17m

Production CompaniesTOHO,Hi no Tori Productions,Tezuka Productions

Genres

  • Adventure
  • Animation
  • Action