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