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