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