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