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