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Buddha (1961)

Directed by Kenji Misumi
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It depicts the life of Buddha, the founder of Buddhism.

2h 37min

Overall average

5.0/10

Plot

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.

Genres

Drama

Technical details

DetailValue
Original title釈迦
Original language日本語 (JA)
Spoken languages日本語
Production countriesJapan
StatusReleased
Production companiesDaiei Film
Release date31 ottobre 1961
Executive producerMasaichi Nagata
ProductionAkinari Suzuki
WriterFuji Yahiro
EditingKanji Suganuma
CinematographyHiroshi Imai
Assistant directorsAkira Inoue, Yoshiyuki Kuroda, Kenji Misumi
LightingKen'ichi Okamoto
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Camera operatorsHiroshi Imai
Additional photographyHiroshi Imai
Production designTeruo Kajitani, Akira Naitō
Art directionAkira Naitō, Teruo Kajitani
Set decorationTeruo Kajitani, Akira Naitō
MusicAkira Ifukube, Masao Ōsumi
SoundAkira Ifukube, Masao Ōsumi

Release dates

Theatrical release

Japan / Oct 31, 1961

United States / Jul 02, 1963

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