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