The Phoenix(1981)

movie - first aired/released 1981-04-26 - 90 min - audience 10.0

Science Fiction, Fantasy, TV Movie

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).