Nichiren
Originally released in 1979. Nichiren is a history/drama film. directed by Noboru Nakamura. With a runtime of 2h 21m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Kinnosuke Nakamura, Tetsuro Tamba, and Keiko Matsuzaka
Synopsis
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?
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 10, 1979
46 years ago
Runtime
2h 21m
141 minutes total
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- Nagata Productions
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 exclusiv...
Who directed Nichiren?
Nichiren was directed by Noboru Nakamura.
How long is Nichiren?
Nichiren has a runtime of 2 hours and 21 minutes (141 minutes total).
When was Nichiren released?
Nichiren was released on March 10, 1979 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Nichiren?
The main cast of Nichiren includes Kinnosuke Nakamura, Tetsuro Tamba, Keiko Matsuzaka, Takahiro Tamura, Kunie Tanaka.