The Phoenix
1981, English. Directed by Douglas Hickox.
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).
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Douglas HickoxDirector
- Judson ScottBennu of the Golden Light
- Fernando AllendeDiego DeVarga
- E.G. MarshallDr. Ward Frazier
- Shelley SmithNoel Marshall
- Daryl AndersonDr. Clifford Davis
- Richard LynchJustin Preminger
- Hersha ParadyLynn
- Jimmy MairTim
- Lyman WardHoward
- Carmen ArgenzianoKingston
- Stanley KamelMurray
- Angus DuncanSurgeon
Details
- Released
- 26 April 1981
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Anthony Lawrence, Nancy Lawrence
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Is The Phoenix worth watching?
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How long is The Phoenix?
The Phoenix runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Does The Phoenix have a post-credits scene?
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The Phoenix parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Phoenix is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Phoenix on?
The Phoenix isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 26 April 1981. (Checked 30 October 2026.)
What movies are like The Phoenix?
If you liked The Phoenix, try Doctor Who: Planet of the Dead, Snowglobe, Stargate SG-1: Children of the Gods.
Who directed The Phoenix?
The Phoenix (1981) was directed by Douglas Hickox and stars Judson Scott, Fernando Allende, E.G. Marshall.