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