火の鳥 (1978): reparto, argumento y streaming

1978 · Película · ★ 5.7

火の鳥 poster

Released in 1978, 火の鳥 is an acción, aventura and animación film directed by Kon Ichikawa, running about 137 minutes.

What it’s about. 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.

Who’s in it. 火の鳥 stars Jun Fubuki as Oro, Tomisaburô Wakayama as Sarutahaiko, General of the Yamatai, Toshinori Omi as Nagi and Masao Kusakari as Yumihiko of Matsuro, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.7/10, 火の鳥 has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch 火の鳥 page.

If you liked it. Fans of 火の鳥 tend to enjoy El caballero oscuro, El señor de los anillos: El retorno del rey, Origen and El señor de los anillos: La comunidad del anillo.

Preguntas frecuentes

Where can I watch 火の鳥 (1978)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for 火の鳥 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is 火の鳥 worth watching?
火の鳥 holds an audience score of 5.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy acción, aventura and animación. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in 火の鳥?
火の鳥 stars Jun Fubuki, Tomisaburô Wakayama, Toshinori Omi, Masao Kusakari and Kaoru Yumi.
When was 火の鳥 released?
火の鳥 was released in 1978, with a runtime of about 137 minutes.