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The Light of Asia

Play trailer The Light of Asia Released May 11, 1928 1h 37m Drama Play Trailer Watchlist
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A white bearded old man tells the story of Gautama, the man who founded Buddhism.

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Mordaunt Hall New York Times Although the photography is poor, with peculiarly undesirable tinting, and the acting of little consequence, it is a picture that has some interesting episodes. Mar 8, 2023 Full Review Mark Vance Variety The Light of Asia will hold interest through its native cast, its colorful surroundings and its picturesquenesss, yet cannot approach anything exceptional or sensational through Its snaillike story pace Mar 8, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis A white bearded old man tells the story of Gautama, the man who founded Buddhism.
Director
Franz Osten, Himansu Rai
Screenwriter
Edwin Arnold, Niranjan Pal
Genre
Drama
Release Date (Theaters)
May 11, 1928, Original
Runtime
1h 37m