Nichiren (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film
Released in 1979, Nichiren is a drama and history film directed by Noboru Nakamura, running about 141 minutes.
What it’s 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’s in it. Nichiren stars Tetsuro Tamba, Keiko Matsuzaka, Takahiro Tamura and Kunie Tanaka, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Nichiren page.
If you liked it. Fans of Nichiren tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Nichiren (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Nichiren change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in Nichiren?
- Nichiren stars Tetsuro Tamba, Keiko Matsuzaka, Takahiro Tamura, Kunie Tanaka and Katsuo Nakamura.
- When was Nichiren released?
- Nichiren was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 141 minutes.