Siddhartha
Synopsis
Siddhartha is the story of a young Brahmin and his search for a meaningful way of life. His journey takes him through periods of harsh asceticism, sensual pleasures, material wealth, self-revulsion and eventually to the oneness and harmony that he had been seeking. The story is based on the best-selling novel by German Nobel Prize winner Hermann Hesse.
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Siddhartha Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2007-05-31
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Release History & Theatrical Window
July 18, 1973
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Conrad Rooks
- Screenplay & Story
- Conrad Rooks
- Original Score
- Hemanta Mukherjee
- Original Title
- Siddhartha
- Country of Origin
- India, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Studios
- Lotus Films International
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Conrad Rooks
Conrad Rooks, Natasha Ullman, Hermann Hesse
Hemanta Mukherjee
Sven Nykvist
Willy Kemplen
David McKibben, Conrad Rooks
Department Leadership Roster
Conrad Rooks
Director
Bhanu Athaiya
Costume Design
Willy Kemplen
Editor
Conrad Rooks
Producer
Conrad Rooks
Screenplay
Sven Nykvist
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Siddhartha
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What is Siddhartha about?
Siddhartha is the story of a young Brahmin and his search for a meaningful way of life. His journey takes him through periods of harsh asceticism, sensual pleasures, material wealth, self-revulsion and eventually to the oneness and harmony that he had been seeking. The story is based on the best-selling novel by German Nobel Prize winner Hermann Hesse.
Who directed Siddhartha?
Siddhartha was directed by Conrad Rooks.
Who stars in Siddhartha?
The principal cast of Siddhartha includes Shashi Kapoor, Simi Garewal, Romesh Sharma, Zul Vellani, Amrik Singh.
When was Siddhartha released and how long is it?
Siddhartha was released in 1972 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
Who composed the musical score for Siddhartha?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Siddhartha was composed by Hemanta Mukherjee.
Is Siddhartha based on a book or true story?
Siddhartha is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Hermann Hesse".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Siddhartha?
Siddhartha holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).