2h 37m1961

Buddha

Name: Buddha
Genre: Drama
Released: 1961-10-31
Duration: 157 min
Cast: Raizō Ichikawa, Shintarō Katsu, Kōjirō Hongō, Hiroshi Kawaguchi, Keizō Kawasaki

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“It depicts the life of Buddha, the founder of Buddhism.”

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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.

Director: Kenji Misumi
Writers: Fuji Yahiro
Language: Japanese
Country: Japan
Release date: 31 October 1961

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