The Light of Asia

Released May 11, 1928

1 hr. 37 min.

Drama

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A white bearded old man tells the story of Gautama, the man who founded Buddhism.

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Franz Osten

Director

Himansu Rai

Director

Seeta Devi

Gopa

Himansu Rai

Gautama

Sarada Ukil

King Suddhodhana

Ranibala

Queen Maya

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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.

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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

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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