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