Nichiren (1979)

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An epic drama about Nichiren's life. Nichiren was a Buddhist monk who lived for 60 years during the Kamakura period (1185-1333) in Japan. Nichiren taught devotion to the Lotus Sutra as the exclusive means to attain enlightenment. Because of his devout belief, Nichiren is met with opposition throught his travels, with life on the line, can Nichiren accomplish his goal?

Director: Noboru Nakamura
Genre: History, Drama
Runtime: 141 min
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Cast

Screenplay

Music: Yasushi Akutagawa
Production: Nagata Productions
Country: Japan
Language: 日本語
Original Language: ja

Themes

Historical Figures and Biographies, Inspiring True Stories, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics

Keywords

japan, buddhism, biography

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Nichiren about?
An epic drama about Nichiren's life. Nichiren was a Buddhist monk who lived for 60 years during the Kamakura period (1185-1333) in Japan. Nichiren taught devotion to the Lotus Sutra as the exclusive means to attain enlightenment. Because of his devout belief, Nichiren is met with opposition throught his travels, with life on the line, can Nichiren accomplish his goal?
Who directed Nichiren?
Nichiren was directed by Noboru Nakamura.
Who stars in Nichiren?
Nichiren stars Kinnosuke Nakamura, Tetsuro Tamba, Keiko Matsuzaka, Takahiro Tamura, Kunie Tanaka, Katsuo Nakamura.
How long is Nichiren?
Nichiren has a runtime of 2h 21m (141 minutes).
What genre is Nichiren?
Nichiren is a History, Drama film.
Where was Nichiren produced?
Nichiren was produced in Japan.
What are the themes of Nichiren?
The themes of Nichiren include: Historical Figures and Biographies, Inspiring True Stories, Behind the Music: Artist Biopics.