Dedication of the Great Buddha (1952)
Original title: 大佛開眼
Dedication of the Great Buddha is a 1952 Japanese-language drama movie directed by Teinosuke Kinugasa, with a running time of 2h 9m. It stars Machiko Kyō, Shinobu Araki and Kōtarō Bandō.
The film depicts how the work to build the Great Buddha overcame a number of obstacles as proponents and opponents clashed over the construction of the Buddha. This work is based on a play by Hideo Osada, which was performed by the Shin Kyodo Theater Company in 1940.
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What is Dedication of the Great Buddha about?
The film depicts how the work to build the Great Buddha overcame a number of obstacles as proponents and opponents clashed over the construction of the Buddha. This work is based on a play by Hideo Osada, which was performed by the Shin Kyodo Theater Company in 1940.
When was Dedication of the Great Buddha released?
Dedication of the Great Buddha was released on 20 March 1952.
How long is Dedication of the Great Buddha?
Dedication of the Great Buddha runs 2h 9m.
Who made Dedication of the Great Buddha?
Dedication of the Great Buddha was directed by Teinosuke Kinugasa.