The Phoenix (1981)
Science FictionFantasyTV Movie
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
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Judson Scott as Bennu of the Golden Light |
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Fernando Allende as Diego DeVarga |
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E.G. Marshall as Dr. Ward Frazier |
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Shelley Smith as Noel Marshall |
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Daryl Anderson as Dr. Clifford Davis |
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Richard Lynch as Justin Preminger |
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Hersha Parady as Lynn |
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Jimmy Mair as Tim |
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Lyman Ward as Howard |
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Carmen Argenziano as Kingston |
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Stanley Kamel as Murray |
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Angus Duncan as Surgeon |
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Wayne Storm as Patrolman |
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Terry Jastrow as Hood |
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Brett Williams as Technician |
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Paul Marin as Anesthesiologist |
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Patricia Conklin as Surgical Nurse |
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James Malinda as Croupier |
| Writing | Anthony Lawrence | Writer |
| Art | William McAllister | Production Design |
| Directing | Douglas Hickox | Director |
| Production | Anthony Lawrence | Producer |
| Production | Nancy Lawrence | Producer |
| Camera | Donald H. Birnkrant | Director of Photography |
| Sound | Arthur B. Rubinstein | Music |
| Writing | Nancy Lawrence | Writer |
| Production | Christopher Kochoff | Producer |
| Editing | David Berlatsky | Editor |
| Production | Mark Carliner | Executive Producer |
| Editing | Marvin Adelson | Editor |