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Buddha

Buddha

Drama
1961, Movie, 2h 37min
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.
Country: Japan
Director:
Kenji Misumi
Cast:
Eijirō Tōno,
Saburo Date,
Shintarō Katsu,
Raizō Ichikawa
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Kenji Misumi
Director
Eijirō Tōno
As Suratha
Saburo Date
As Ashvajit
Shintarō Katsu
As Devadatta
Raizō Ichikawa
As Kunala
Haruko Sugimura
As Vaidehi

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