Buddha (1961)
Synopsis
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.
Release Date: 1961-10-31
Runtime: 157 minutes
Director: Kenji Misumi
Top Cast
- Raizō Ichikawa as Kunala
- Shintarō Katsu as Devadatta
- Kōjirō Hongō as Siddhartha
- Hiroshi Kawaguchi as Ajashartu
- Keizō Kawasaki as Upali
- Katsuhiko Kobayashi as Ananda
- Hajime Mitamura as Shariputra
- Matasaburô Niwa as Sanna
- Ryūzō Shimada as Bhutika
- Jōji Tsurumi as Aaraama
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