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