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