🎬 Drama

Buddha

"It depicts the life of Buddha, the founder of Buddhism."

⭐ 10.0/10 1961 2h 37m Dir. Kenji Misumi

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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.

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Quick facts

Year
1961
Runtime
2h 37m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 10.0/10
Votes
1
Genre
Drama
Director
Language
JA

Cast

🎭 Drama 🎬 Kenji Misumi 👤 Raizō Ichikawa 👤 Shintarō Katsu 👤 Kōjirō Hongō

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Questions about Buddha

Buddha has a runtime of 2h 37m (2 hours and 37 minutes).
Buddha was directed by Kenji Misumi and released in 1961.
Buddha is a Drama film (1961).
The cast of Buddha includes Raizō Ichikawa, Shintarō Katsu, Kōjirō Hongō, Hiroshi Kawaguchi, Keizō Kawasaki.
Buddha has a TMDB rating of 10.0/10 based on 1 votes.

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