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