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31/10/1961 Drama 2h 37m
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It depicts the life of Buddha, the founder of Buddhism.

Overview

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.

  1. Kenji Misumi

    Director

Top billed cast

  1. Raizō Ichikawa

    Kunala

  2. Shintarō Katsu

    Devadatta

  3. Kōjirō Hongō

    Siddhartha

  4. Hiroshi Kawaguchi

    Ajashartu

  5. Keizō Kawasaki

    Upali

  6. Katsuhiko Kobayashi

    Ananda

  7. Hajime Mitamura

    Shariputra

  8. Matasaburô Niwa

    Sanna

  9. Ryūzō Shimada

    Bhutika

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Full Cast & Crew

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Status
Released

Original Language
Japanese

Budget
$0.00

Revenue
$0.00

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