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