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