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