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.
Details
- Kon Ichikawa
- August 12, 1978
- Released
- Japan
- TOHO
- 2h 17m
Where to watch
No known streaming options in United States.
Cast
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Jun FubukiOro -
Tomisaburō WakayamaSarutahaiko, General of the Yamatai -
Toshinori OmiNagi -
Masao KusakariYumihiko of Matsuro -
Kaoru YumiUzume, a dancer from Matsuro -
Ken TanakaTakeru -
Reiko ŌharaHinaku -
Tohru EmoriSusanoo -
Ryūzō HayashiGuzuri -
Mieko TakamineQueen Himiko of Yamatai -
Tatsuya NakadaiJingi the Conqueror, leader of the Takamagahara -
Mitsuko KusabueIyo
