Buddha
釈迦
“It depicts the life of Buddha, the founder of Buddhism.”
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About
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.
Cast
Raizō Ichikawa
as Kunala
Shintarō Katsu
as Devadatta
Kōjirō Hongō
as Siddhartha
Hiroshi Kawaguchi
as Ajashartu
Keizō Kawasaki
as Upali
Katsuhiko Kobayashi
as Ananda
Hajime Mitamura
as Shariputra
Matasaburô Niwa
as Sanna
Ryūzō Shimada
as Bhutika
Jōji Tsurumi
as Aaraama
Shirō Ōtsuji
as Kalodayin
Yoshirō Kitahara
as Kaundinya
Jun Negami
as Mahakashyapa
Koreya Senda
as Shuddhodana
Eijirō Tōno
as Suratha
Bontarō Miake
as Channa
Osamu Takizawa
as
Toshio Chiba
as Graha
Ryuichi Ishii
as Bandhu
Yoichi Funaki
as Maudgaliputra
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Stream Buddha online free in HD on Bowood.TV. A highly acclaimed drama movie originally produced in Japanese and released in 1961, it's earned a solid 10.0/10 from 1 viewers worldwide.
About Buddha
“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. Running 157 minutes.
Buddha Cast and Characters
The cast features Raizō Ichikawa (as Kunala), Shintarō Katsu (as Devadatta), Kōjirō Hongō (as Siddhartha), Hiroshi Kawaguchi (as Ajashartu), and Keizō Kawasaki (as Upali). Their performances are a major reason Buddha has built such a passionate audience.
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There's a reason Buddha keeps showing up on "must-watch" lists. What makes it work is emotional weight that hits where it counts. If you enjoy Japanese storytelling that doesn't follow the same tired beats, this is the kind of film you'll end up recommending to friends.
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How long is Buddha?
Buddha runs for 157 minutes (about 2.6 hours).
Is Buddha good? What's the rating?
Buddha holds a 10.0/10 rating based on 1 reviews — genuinely excellent.
Who is in the cast of Buddha?
The main cast includes Raizō Ichikawa, Shintarō Katsu, Kōjirō Hongō, and Hiroshi Kawaguchi, plus a strong supporting ensemble.
Is Buddha available in Japanese?
Yes — Buddha was originally produced in Japanese and that's the version you'll stream here on Bowood.TV. English subtitles are provided when available.
When was Buddha released?
Buddha was released in 1961.
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What is Buddha about?
Buddha is a Drama film. 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.
When was Buddha released?
Buddha was released on October 31, 1961. It has a runtime of 2h 37m. The film was produced by Daiei Film.
Who stars in Buddha?
Buddha stars Raizō Ichikawa, Shintarō Katsu, Kōjirō Hongō and Hiroshi Kawaguchi. The full cast list is available in the Cast section above.
Is Buddha available in HD?
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