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