The Buddha (2010): Cast
The Buddha is a 2010 documentary directed by David Grubin, starring Richard Gere as Narrator, Blair Brown and Tenzin Gyatso. It runs 2 hours.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h (120 min)
- Director
- David Grubin
- Genre
- Documentary
- Original language
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English - Studio
- David Grubin Productions
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Buddha About?
The premise of The Buddha without spoilers.
Award‑winning filmmaker David Grubin’s PBS documentary, narrated by Richard Gere, traces the life of the Buddha, offering a timely reflection on today’s turbulent, spiritually uncertain world. It showcases two millennia of Buddhist art by master sculptors, while contemporary voices—including poet W.S. Merwin and His Holiness the Dalai Lama—provide insight. Viewers learn about meditation, Buddhism’s history, and how compassion and mindfulness can be woven into everyday life.
The Buddha Cast & Characters
Richard Gere leads the cast as Narrator, with Blair Brown as Narrator and Tenzin Gyatso. Directed by David Grubin; 5 actors are credited in all.
- Director David Grubin
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Richard Gere as Narrator - Blair Brown as Narrator
- Tenzin Gyatso as themselves
- William Stanley Merwin as themselves
Also Starring in The Buddha
· 1 more- Mark Epstein Themselves
More from David Grubin
More films directed by David Grubin, best-rated first: Downtown Express, Tesla, The Trials of J. Robert Oppenheimer and Marie Antoinette: A Film by David Grubin.
The Buddha Trailers & Videos
The trailer of The Buddha.
The Buddha Also Known As
3 alternative titles, including “Buddha - La vera storia” and “炉香赞佛”.
- Also known as
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- Buddha - La vera storia
- 炉香赞佛
- Budda
Seen The Buddha?
The Buddha FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Buddha, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Buddha?
The Buddha runs 2 hours (120 minutes).
When was The Buddha released?
The Buddha was released on April 17, 2010.
Who directed The Buddha?
The Buddha was directed by David Grubin.
More films by David Grubin Who is in the cast of The Buddha?
The Buddha stars Richard Gere as Narrator, Blair Brown as Narrator and Tenzin Gyatso, among 5 credited actors.
Does The Buddha have a post-credit scene?
No. The Buddha has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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