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