Movie Description
Kundun
(1997)Overview
The Tibetans refer to the Dalai Lama as 'Kundun', which means 'The Presence'. He was forced to escape from his native home, Tibet, when communist China invaded and enforced an oppressive regime upon the peaceful nation. The Dalai Lama escaped to India in 1959 and has been living in exile in Dharamsala ever since.
Featured Crew
- Director : Martin Scorsese
- Producer : Barbara De Fina
- Editor : Thelma Schoonmaker
- Cast : Tenzin Thuthob Tsarong,Tencho Gyalpo,Tsewang Migyur Khangsar,Gyurme Tethong,Robert Lin,Tulku Jamyang Kunga Tenzin,Tenzin Yeshi Paichang,Tenzin Topjar,Tenzin Lodoe,Geshi Yeshi Gyatso,Losang Gyatso,Sonam Phuntsok,Gyatso Lukhang,Losang Samten,Jigme Tsarong,Tenzin Trinley,Namgay Dorjee,Phintso Thonden,Chewang Tsering Ngokhang,Jamyang Tenzin,Tashi Dhondup,Jampa Lungtok,Karma Wangchuk,Kim Chan,Henry Yuk,Ngawang Kaldan,Jurme Wangda,Salden Kunga,John Wong,Gawa Youngdung,Tenzin Rampa,Vyas Ananthakrishnan,Stanley Ipkiss,Ken Leung,Yoon C. Joyce,R. Gern Trowbridge,Ben Wang
Cast
Dalai Lama (Adult)
Mother
Father
Dalai Lama (Age 12)
Chairman Mao
Dalai Lama (Age 5)
Dalai Lama (Aged 2)
Lobsang (5-10)
Takster
Lama of Sera
The messenger
Reting Rinpoche
Lord Chamberlain
Master of the Kitchen
Taktra Rimpoche
Ling Rimpoche
Kashag/Nobleman #1
Kashag/Nobleman #2
Layman #1
Norbu Thundrup
Lobsang (Adult)
Nechung Oracle
Deformed Face Bodyguard
Second Chinese General
General Tan
Prime Minister Lobsang Tashi
Prime Minister Lukhangwa
Tibetan Doctor
Chinese Comrade
Old Woman
Tenzin Chonegyl (Age 12)
Indian Soldier
(voice)
Chinese soldier (uncredited)
Monk (uncredited)
General Chang Ching-Wu (uncredited)
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Facts
Original TitleKundun
Status Released
Release Information
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1997-12-25
Original LanguageUnknown
Runtime 02h 14m
Budget₹ 28000000
Revenue₹ 5684789
Production CompaniesTouchstone Pictures,Cappa/De Fina Productions
Genres
- Drama
- History
