Kundun (1997)
Coming to theaters at January 16, 1998.
Biography, Drama, History
Kundun is biography drama history film directed by Martin Scorsese and written by Melissa Mathison. The film stars Tenzin Thuthob Tsarong, Tencho Gyalpo, Tenzin Topjar, Tsewang Migyur Khangsar, Tenzin Lodoe, Gyurme Tethong and Tulku Jamyang Kunga Tenzin. The film primiered at 11 December 1997 on New York City, New York.
In 1937, a two-and-a-half year old boy from a simple family in Tibet was recognized as the 14th reincarnation of the Buddha of Compassion, and destined to become the spiritual and political leader of his people. Director Martin Scorsese brings to the screen the true story of the Dalai Lama. Told through the eyes of His Holiness, “Kundun” brings to life the account of the Dalai Lama’s early life, from childhood through the Chinese invasion of Tibet and his journey into exile.
Director: Martin Scorsese
Writer: Melissa Mathison
Stars: Tenzin Thuthob Tsarong, Tencho Gyalpo, Tenzin Topjar, Tsewang Migyur Khangsar, Tenzin Lodoe, Gyurme Tethong, Tulku Jamyang Kunga Tenzin
►Cast
| Tenzin Thuthob Tsarong | ► | Dalai Lama (Adult) |
| Tencho Gyalpo | ► | Mother |
| Tenzin Topjar | ► | Lobsang (5-10) |
| Tsewang Migyur Khangsar | ► | Father |
| Tenzin Lodoe | ► | Takster |
| Gyurme Tethong | ► | Dalai Lama (Age 12) |
| Tulku Jamyang Kunga Tenzin | ► | Dalai Lama (Age 5) |
| Tenzin Yeshi Paichang | ► | Dalai Lama (Aged 2) |
| Geshi Yeshi Gyatso | ► | Lama of Sera |
| Losang Gyatso | ► | The Messenger |
| Sonam Phuntsok | ► | Reting Rinpoche |
| Gyatso Lukhang | ► | Lord Chamberlain |
| Lobsang Samten | ► | Master of the Kitchen |
| Jigme Tsarong | ► | Taktra Rimpoche |
| Tenzin Trinley | ► | Ling Rimpoche |
| Namgay Dorjee | ► | Kashag / Nobleman #1 |
| Phintso Thonden | ► | Kashag / Nobleman #2 |
| Chewang Tsering Ngokhang | ► | Layman #1 |
| Jamyang Tenzin | ► | Norbu Thundrup |
| Tashi Dhondup | ► | Lobsang (Adult) |
| Jampa Lungtok | ► | Nechung Oracle |
| Karma Wangchuk | ► | Deformed Face Bodyguard |
| Kim Chan | ► | Second Chinese General |
| Henry Yuk | ► | General Tan |
| Ngawang Kaldan | ► | Prime Minister Lobsang Tashi |
| Jurme Wangda | ► | Prime Minister Lukhangwa |
| Robert Lin | ► | Chairman Mao |
| Salden Kunga | ► | Tibetan Doctor |
| John Wong | ► | Chinese Comrade |