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