Kundun(1997)
“The destiny of a people lies in the heart of a boy.”
Overview
From childhood to adulthood, Tibet's fourteenth Dalai Lama deals with Chinese oppression and other problems.
Director
Martin Scorsese
Studio
Touchstone Pictures
Budget
$28M
Revenue
$6M
Cast
Tenzin Thuthob Tsarong
as Dalai Lama (Adult)
Tencho Gyalpo
as Mother
Tsewang Migyur Khangsar
as Father
Gyurme Tethong
as Dalai Lama (Age 12)
Robert Lin
as Chairman Mao
Tulku Jamyang Kunga Tenzin
as Dalai Lama (Age 5)
Tenzin Yeshi Paichang
as Dalai Lama (Aged 2)
Tenzin Topjar
as Lobsang (5-10)
Tenzin Lodoe
as Takster
Geshi Yeshi Gyatso
as Lama of Sera
Losang Gyatso
as The messenger
Sonam Phuntsok
as Reting Rinpoche
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1997
Runtime
2h 14m
Language
English
Rating
6.8 / 10
Budget
$28M
Box Office
$6M
Production Companies
Touchstone Pictures • Cappa/De Fina Productions
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What is Kundun about?▼
From childhood to adulthood, Tibet's fourteenth Dalai Lama deals with Chinese oppression and other problems.
Who directed Kundun?▼
Kundun was directed by Martin Scorsese and released in 1997. It is a drama, history film.
How long is Kundun?▼
Kundun has a runtime of 2 hours and 14 minutes (134 minutes total).
Who stars in Kundun?▼
The cast of Kundun includes Tenzin Thuthob Tsarong as Dalai Lama (Adult), Tencho Gyalpo as Mother, Tsewang Migyur Khangsar as Father, Gyurme Tethong as Dalai Lama (Age 12), Robert Lin as Chairman Mao and more.
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