The Phoenix (1981)
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).
Director: Douglas Hickox
Genre: Science Fiction, Fantasy, TV Movie
Runtime: 90 min
Release Date: April 26, 1981
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
- Lyman Ward - Howard
- Carmen Argenziano - Kingston
Screenplay
Music: Arthur B. Rubinstein
Cinematography: Donald H. Birnkrant
Editing: Marvin Adelson, David Berlatsky
Production: Mark Carliner Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Douglas Hickox
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Phoenix about?
- 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).
- Who directed The Phoenix?
- The Phoenix was directed by Douglas Hickox.
- Who stars in The Phoenix?
- The Phoenix stars Judson Scott, Fernando Allende, E.G. Marshall, Shelley Smith, Daryl Anderson, Richard Lynch.
- How long is The Phoenix?
- The Phoenix has a runtime of 1h 30m (90 minutes).
- What genre is The Phoenix?
- The Phoenix is a Science Fiction, Fantasy, TV Movie film.
- Where was The Phoenix produced?
- The Phoenix was produced in United States of America.