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