
Buddha
釈迦
Release: 1961-10-31·Runtime: 157m·★ 10.0
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
Ryūzō Shimadaas Bhutika
Ikkei Tamakias Man in crowd 2
Matasaburô Niwaas Sanna
Jun Negamias Mahakashyapa
Koreya Sendaas Shuddhodana
Shōzō Nanbu
Fujiko Yamamotoas Usha
Yumeji Tsukiokaas Takshakara
Bontarō Miakeas Channa
Ganjirō Nakamura IIas Ashoka
Hiroshi Kawaguchias Ajashartu
Haruko Sugimuraas Vaidehi
Mieko Kondōas Amana
Katsuhiko Kobayashias Ananda
Shirō Ōtsujias Kalodayin
Jun Fujikawa
Kōjirō Hongōas Siddhartha
Yūji Hamadaas Guard B
Tamao Nakamuraas Auttami
Isuzu Yamadaas Kalideva
Reiko Fujiwaraas Child's Mother
Yūsaku Terashimaas Fortuneteller
Machiko Kyōas Nandabala
Shintarō Katsuas Devadatta
Keizō Kawasakias Upali
Tanie Kitabayashias Sumi
Gen Shimizuas Kisaka
Tokiko Mitaas Sari
Hiromi Ichidaas Naccha
Kimiko Tachibanaas Amita
Yukio Horikitaas Guard A
Raizō Ichikawaas Kunala
Kōichi Katsuragias Suprabuddha
Saburo Dateas Ashvajit
Eijirō Tōnoas Suratha
Osamu Takizawa
Kōichi Mizuhara
Jōji Tsurumias Aaraama
Charito Solisas Yashodara
Junko Kanoas Matangi
Teruko Ōmi
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