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