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