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