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