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