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