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Romantic drama

Phoenix (1947): Cast

Phoenix (1947) movie poster

Phoenix is a 1947 romantic drama directed by Keisuke Kinoshita, starring Kinuyo Tanaka as Sayoko Aihara, Keiji Sada and Toyo Takahashi. It runs 1 hour 22 minutes.

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Phoenix (1947) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 22m (82 min)
Genres
Drama , Romance
Original language
Japanese
Studio
Shochiku
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Phoenix About?

The premise of Phoenix without spoilers.

A Japanese war widow recalls her love affair with her deceased husband.

Phoenix Themes & Keywords

· 2 tags
  • widow
  • young
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Cast & crew

Phoenix Cast & Characters

Kinuyo Tanaka leads the cast as Sayoko Aihara, with Keiji Sada as Shinichi Yasaka and Toyo Takahashi as Moto Yasaka. Directed by Keisuke Kinoshita; 13 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Keisuke Kinoshita

More films directed by Keisuke Kinoshita: Father, Big Joys, Small Sorrows, Children of Nagasaki and The Young Rebels.

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Phoenix Also Known As

4 alternative titles, including “Fushichō” and “불사조”.

Also known as
  • Fushichō
  • 불사조
  • Феникс
  • Le Phénix

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FAQ

Phoenix FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Phoenix, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Phoenix?

Phoenix runs 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).

When was Phoenix released?

Phoenix was released on December 11, 1947.

Who directed Phoenix?

Phoenix was directed by Keisuke Kinoshita.

More films by Keisuke Kinoshita

Who is in the cast of Phoenix?

Phoenix stars Kinuyo Tanaka as Sayoko Aihara, Keiji Sada as Shinichi Yasaka and Toyo Takahashi as Moto Yasaka, among 13 credited actors.

Does Phoenix have a post-credit scene?

No. Phoenix has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Phoenix in?

The original language of Phoenix is Japanese.

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