
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.
TMDB
10.0/10
1 votes
- Status
- Released
- Budget
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- Box office
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- Language
- Japanese
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Where to watch
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Release dates
United StatesUS
- Theatrical2 Jul 1963
JapanJP
- Theatrical31 Oct 1961
Frequently asked questions
- When was Buddha released?
- Buddha was released on 31 October 1961.
- Where can I watch Buddha online?
- Buddha is available on KADOKAWA channel Amazon Channel, Amazon Video in JP. Use the Watch now links in the Where to watch section for official pages.
- Is there a Hindi trailer for Buddha?
- No verified Hindi trailer for Buddha is available yet. Only the original-language trailer is listed.
- What is the rating of Buddha?
- Buddha holds a 10.0/10 audience score from 1 votes.
- Who directed Buddha?
- Buddha (1961) was directed by Kenji Misumi.
- How long is Buddha?
- Buddha runs for 2h 37m.












