
Buddha
釈迦
Release: 1961-10-31·Runtime: 157m·★ 10.0
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
Kimiko Tachibanaas Amita
Saburo Dateas Ashvajit
Tanie Kitabayashias Sumi
Ganjirō Nakamura IIas Ashoka
Mieko Kondōas Amana
Gen Shimizuas Kisaka
Keizō Kawasakias Upali
Jōji Tsurumias Aaraama
Shirō Ōtsujias Kalodayin
Tamao Nakamuraas Auttami
Kōjirō Hongōas Siddhartha
Yūsaku Terashimaas Fortuneteller
Yūji Hamadaas Guard B
Tokiko Mitaas Sari
Osamu Takizawa
Shōzō Nanbu
Machiko Kyōas Nandabala
Junko Kanoas Matangi
Hiroshi Kawaguchias Ajashartu
Koreya Sendaas Shuddhodana
Eijirō Tōnoas Suratha
Isuzu Yamadaas Kalideva
Fujiko Yamamotoas Usha
Shintarō Katsuas Devadatta
Haruko Sugimuraas Vaidehi
Teruko Ōmi
Ikkei Tamakias Man in crowd 2
Hiromi Ichidaas Naccha
Reiko Fujiwaraas Child's Mother
Charito Solisas Yashodara
Jun Fujikawa
Yumeji Tsukiokaas Takshakara
Katsuhiko Kobayashias Ananda
Bontarō Miakeas Channa
Yukio Horikitaas Guard A
Raizō Ichikawaas Kunala
Matasaburô Niwaas Sanna
Ryūzō Shimadaas Bhutika
Jun Negamias Mahakashyapa
Kōichi Katsuragias Suprabuddha
Kōichi Mizuhara
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