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