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