Film

釈迦 (1961)

• 31. Oktober 1961
• 2 Std. 37 Min.

• Drama

Übersicht

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.

Regisseur

三隅研次

Drehbuchautoren

八尋不二

Besetzung

市川雷蔵, Shintarō Katsu, Kōjiro Hongo