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