The Phoenix (1978)

The Phoenix (1978). 1h 12m | PG

“This film is alternatively titled as u0026quot;War of the Wizardsu0026quot;. The story is creative, well developed and captivating. Special effects are ambitious for the budget and production era.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eThis innovative and highly creative fantasy paradigm that has sadly sunk to obscurity. Swimming in the murky depths of a village port, our hero Ty (a budding scholar) stumbles upon a magical vessel lost by the gods. Upon discovering the special properties of the artifact he uses itu0026#39;s powers to improve his lifestyle. From humble fisherman to noble lord in a matter of days, few question how Ty generates a copious amount of wealth. Upsetting the socioeconomic complacency of locals (who know doubt damaged their teeth while chewing on magical silver) robbers soon start pouring out of the rafters to spoil Tyu0026#39;s frivolity. After Ty avoids several assassination attempts, thanks to a handy pair of chopsticks, he decides to marry two ravishing women to act as his bodyguards. This arouses disquiet in the local magic wielding fortune tellers. His vessel subsequently falls into the clutches of a malevolent witch heralding the beginning of the real adventure.”