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