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