Release Date
31 Oct, 1961
Runtime
02:37: (HH:MM)
Synopsis
It depicts the life of Buddha, the founder of Buddhism.
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.
Original Title
釈迦
Photos
八代目 市川雷蔵
勝新太郎
本郷功次郎
川口浩
川崎敬三
小林勝彦
丹羽又三郎
島田竜三
鶴見丈二
大辻伺郎
根上淳
千田是也
東野英治郎
見明凡太朗
滝沢修
三隅研次
井上昭
黒田義之
伊福部昭
永田雅一