Kukai(1984)
空海
Kukai Synopsis
The life and times of Kûkai, a Japanese monk who studies Esoteric Buddhism in the far reaches of India, China and Tibet, then uses their combined influence to establish the Shingon school during the Heian period in early 9th Century AD.
Kukai (1984) is a history and drama film directed by Junya Satō, released on April 13, 1984 with a runtime of 2h 59m. It stars Kinya Kitaoji, Mayumi Ogawa, Kō Nishimura and Hideo Murota. Viewers rate it 9.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Junya Satō
- Writers:
- Akira Hayasaka
- Producers:
- Sunao Sakagami
- Cinematographer:
- Masahiko Iimura
- Composer:
- Stomu Yamashta
- Status:
- Released
Kukai Cast & Crew
Main cast
Kinya Kitaoji
as Kukai
Mayumi Ogawa
Kō Nishimura
Hideo Murota
Hisaya Morishige
Teruhiko Saigō
- Katsuo Nakamura
Katsuo Nakamura
Kimie Shingyoji
Tetsuro Tamba
Key crew
Directed by Junya Satō, written by Akira Hayasaka, produced by Sunao Sakagami.
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Kukai Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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Kukai – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Kukai online?
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Kukai (1984) is available to stream on Hulu and Toei On Demand Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and FOD. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Kukai?
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The main cast of Kukai (1984) includes Kinya Kitaoji, Mayumi Ogawa, Kō Nishimura, Hideo Murota and Hisaya Morishige. The film was directed by Junya Satō. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Kukai released?
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Kukai was released on April 13, 1984 and runs for 2h 59m.
Is Kukai worth watching?
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Kukai (1984) holds an average rating of 9.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy history and drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.