The Great Buddha Arrival
"You can not reach Sukhavati without watching this."
Originally released in 2018. The Great Buddha Arrival is a fantasy/science fiction film. directed by Hiroto Yokokawa. At just 60 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Akira Takarada, Yuki Morita, and Toshi Toda
Synopsis
An all-star reboot of the lost classic 1934 film, The Giant Buddha Statue's Travel Through The Country, made with the cooperation of director Yoshiro Edamasa's grandson. From Japan, a modern kaiju story based on what may be the first kaiju film.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 15, 2018
7 years ago
Runtime
1h 0m
60 minutes total
User Rating
6.0/10
Good (4 votes)
Language
Japanese
Original language
Country
Japan
Production
Director
Top Cast
Akira Takarada
as Narrator
Yuki Morita
as Announcer Itano
Toshi Toda
as Maxwell (Toshi) James
Philip Granger
as US President
Yukiko Kobayashi
as Yuko Murata
Akira Kubo
as Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
Shiro Sano
Peggy Neal
as Dr. Mary Lisa Gleason
Yukijiro Hotaru
as Detective Osaki
Norman England
as American caster
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- JA
Production Companies
- 3YFILM
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Great Buddha Arrival about?
An all-star reboot of the lost classic 1934 film, The Giant Buddha Statue's Travel Through The Country, made with the cooperation of director Yoshiro Edamasa's grandson. From Japan, a modern kaiju ...
Who directed The Great Buddha Arrival?
The Great Buddha Arrival was directed by Hiroto Yokokawa.
How long is The Great Buddha Arrival?
The Great Buddha Arrival has a runtime of 1 hours and 0 minutes (60 minutes total).
When was The Great Buddha Arrival released?
The Great Buddha Arrival was released on December 15, 2018 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Great Buddha Arrival?
The main cast of The Great Buddha Arrival includes Akira Takarada, Yuki Morita, Toshi Toda, Philip Granger, Yukiko Kobayashi.