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