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