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