
Buddha
釈迦
Release: 1961-10-31·Runtime: 157m·★ 10.0
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
Shirō Ōtsujias Kalodayin
Kōichi Mizuhara
Saburo Dateas Ashvajit
Ryūzō Shimadaas Bhutika
Gen Shimizuas Kisaka
Fujiko Yamamotoas Usha
Mieko Kondōas Amana
Keizō Kawasakias Upali
Junko Kanoas Matangi
Isuzu Yamadaas Kalideva
Shintarō Katsuas Devadatta
Kōjirō Hongōas Siddhartha
Osamu Takizawa
Ikkei Tamakias Man in crowd 2
Yūsaku Terashimaas Fortuneteller
Tamao Nakamuraas Auttami
Charito Solisas Yashodara
Jun Negamias Mahakashyapa
Teruko Ōmi
Raizō Ichikawaas Kunala
Koreya Sendaas Shuddhodana
Jun Fujikawa
Yukio Horikitaas Guard A
Tanie Kitabayashias Sumi
Reiko Fujiwaraas Child's Mother
Jōji Tsurumias Aaraama
Eijirō Tōnoas Suratha
Bontarō Miakeas Channa
Katsuhiko Kobayashias Ananda
Kimiko Tachibanaas Amita
Shōzō Nanbu
Yūji Hamadaas Guard B
Matasaburô Niwaas Sanna
Kōichi Katsuragias Suprabuddha
Machiko Kyōas Nandabala
Yumeji Tsukiokaas Takshakara
Hiromi Ichidaas Naccha
Hiroshi Kawaguchias Ajashartu
Haruko Sugimuraas Vaidehi
Tokiko Mitaas Sari
Ganjirō Nakamura IIas Ashoka
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