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