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Released: October 31, 1961 Runtime: 157 min Rating: 1.0/10

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Buddha (1961) puts the genre vibe front and center, aiming for clarity, momentum, and a clean payoff. It favors steady pacing and a few well-timed beats over constant escalation, which makes it easy to follow. The cast—featuring Raizō Ichikawa, Shintarō Katsu, and Kōjirō Hongō—helps anchor the story and sell the character chemistry. Ratings hover around 1.0/10, and it’s likely to land best with fans of the genre. Streaming, rental, and purchase options can change by region and date—check this page for the latest availability.

Buddha (1961)

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Released: October 31, 1961 Runtime: 157 min : 1/10 from 1 votes

Cast: Raizō Ichikawa, Shintarō Katsu, Kōjirō Hongō, Hiroshi Kawaguchi, Keizō Kawasaki, Katsuhiko Kobayashi

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.