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