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