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