
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
Yūji Hamadaas Guard B
Mieko Kondōas Amana
Koreya Sendaas Shuddhodana
Kōichi Katsuragias Suprabuddha
Teruko Ōmi
Hiroshi Kawaguchias Ajashartu
Tamao Nakamuraas Auttami
Tanie Kitabayashias Sumi
Jun Fujikawa
Hiromi Ichidaas Naccha
Raizō Ichikawaas Kunala
Katsuhiko Kobayashias Ananda
Kōichi Mizuhara
Yukio Horikitaas Guard A
Ryūzō Shimadaas Bhutika
Jun Negamias Mahakashyapa
Eijirō Tōnoas Suratha
Tokiko Mitaas Sari
Ganjirō Nakamura IIas Ashoka
Osamu Takizawa
Saburo Dateas Ashvajit
Reiko Fujiwaraas Child's Mother
Matasaburô Niwaas Sanna
Machiko Kyōas Nandabala
Isuzu Yamadaas Kalideva
Shōzō Nanbu
Gen Shimizuas Kisaka
Tokio Oki
Kimiko Tachibanaas Amita
Jōji Tsurumias Aaraama
Junko Kanoas Matangi
Fujiko Yamamotoas Usha
Yūsaku Terashimaas Fortuneteller
Kōjirō Hongōas Siddhartha
Keizō Kawasakias Upali
Bontarō Miakeas Channa
Haruko Sugimuraas Vaidehi
Charito Solisas Yashodara
Yumeji Tsukiokaas Takshakara
Shintarō Katsuas Devadatta
Shirō Ōtsujias Kalodayin
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