
Buddha
釈迦
Release: 1961-10-31·Runtime: 157m·★ 10.0
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
Tamao Nakamuraas Auttami
Tanie Kitabayashias Sumi
Kōichi Katsuragias Suprabuddha
Hiromi Ichidaas Naccha
Katsuhiko Kobayashias Ananda
Machiko Kyōas Nandabala
Junko Kanoas Matangi
Haruko Sugimuraas Vaidehi
Yumeji Tsukiokaas Takshakara
Shirō Ōtsujias Kalodayin
Yukio Horikitaas Guard A
Jun Negamias Mahakashyapa
Gen Shimizuas Kisaka
Shintarō Katsuas Devadatta
Ryūzō Shimadaas Bhutika
Jōji Tsurumias Aaraama
Yūsaku Terashimaas Fortuneteller
Mieko Kondōas Amana
Osamu Takizawa
Isuzu Yamadaas Kalideva
Reiko Fujiwaraas Child's Mother
Matasaburô Niwaas Sanna
Kimiko Tachibanaas Amita
Kōjirō Hongōas Siddhartha
Koreya Sendaas Shuddhodana
Kōichi Mizuhara
Yūji Hamadaas Guard B
Fujiko Yamamotoas Usha
Hiroshi Kawaguchias Ajashartu
Ganjirō Nakamura IIas Ashoka
Keizō Kawasakias Upali
Eijirō Tōnoas Suratha
Saburo Dateas Ashvajit
Raizō Ichikawaas Kunala
Shōzō Nanbu
Jun Fujikawa
Teruko Ōmi
Bontarō Miakeas Channa
Ikkei Tamakias Man in crowd 2
Charito Solisas Yashodara
Tokiko Mitaas Sari
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