
Buddha
釈迦
Release: 1961-10-31·Runtime: 157m
Drama
An Indian prince leaves his world of comfort and riches behind to wander and meditate for six years in search of spiritual enlightenment. Siddartha (Cojoin Hong) turns his back on the old religion when people are starving needlessly and holy rituals include human sacrifices. During his meditations, he is tempted by erotic dancing women, demons, and the evil machinations of his criminal cousin. Devastate to attain the spiritual perfection and become the Buddha. He travels to convert followers by his kindness and wisdom, gaining a multitude of believers when he stops an elephant from crushing a local priest. Buddha of course goes on to become one of the great religious leaders of the world.
Production Countries
Japan
Production Companies
Daiei Film
Cast
Tamao Nakamuraas Auttami
Mieko Kondōas Amana
Jun Fujikawa
Junko Kanoas Matangi
Kimiko Tachibanaas Amita
Ryūzō Shimadaas Bhutika
Jun Negamias Mahakashyapa
Fujiko Yamamotoas Usha
Yumeji Tsukiokaas Takshakara
Teruko Ōmi
Koreya Sendaas Shuddhodana
Yūsaku Terashimaas Fortuneteller
Kōichi Mizuhara
Hiroshi Kawaguchias Ajashartu
Shirō Ōtsujias Kalodayin
Osamu Takizawa
Saburo Dateas Ashvajit
Hiromi Ichidaas Naccha
Tokiko Mitaas Sari
Ganjirō Nakamura IIas Ashoka
Bontarō Miakeas Channa
Haruko Sugimuraas Vaidehi
Reiko Fujiwaraas Child's Mother
Raizō Ichikawaas Kunala
Jōji Tsurumias Aaraama
Matasaburô Niwaas Sanna
Machiko Kyōas Nandabala
Charito Solisas Yashodara
Shintarō Katsuas Devadatta
Kōjirō Hongōas Siddhartha
Yukio Horikitaas Guard A
Yūji Hamadaas Guard B
Eijirō Tōnoas Suratha
Isuzu Yamadaas Kalideva
Tokio Oki
Katsuhiko Kobayashias Ananda
Gen Shimizuas Kisaka
Shōzō Nanbu
Tanie Kitabayashias Sumi
Keizō Kawasakias Upali
Kōichi Katsuragias Suprabuddha
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