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