The Phoenix

1981 1h 30m EN

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10.0

MASTERPIECE

★10.0TMDB · 1

Science FictionFantasyTV Movie

Synopsis

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A godlike being, discovered in an ancient sarcophagus in the plains of South America, is brought back to life and must learn to cope with today's society while using his extraordinary powers to combat evil. This variation on the "Superman" theme served as the pilot to the short-lived series (1981-82).

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Judson Scott
Bennu of the Golden Light
Fernando Allende
Diego DeVarga
E.G. Marshall
Dr. Ward Frazier
Shelley Smith
Noel Marshall
Daryl Anderson
Dr. Clifford Davis
Richard Lynch
Justin Preminger
Hersha Parady
Lynn
Jimmy Mair
Tim

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Douglas Hickox
Writers: Anthony Lawrence, Nancy Lawrence
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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RUNTIME

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90 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.

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ERA

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45 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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3 / 7

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Douglas Hickox, shot by Donald H. Birnkrant. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor David Berlatsky shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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5 / 7

CAST

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Judson Scott and Fernando Allende and E.G. Marshall carry the top of the cast.

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6 / 7

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0082901 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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7 / 7

WILD

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Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Douglas Hickox directs. Donald H. Birnkrant behind the camera. David Berlatsky cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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190 minutes exactly — the "classic feature" runtime most directors aim for.
245 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
3Directed by Douglas Hickox, shot by Donald H. Birnkrant. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Editor David Berlatsky shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5Judson Scott and Fernando Allende and E.G. Marshall carry the top of the cast.
6IMDB entry: tt0082901 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
7Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.