Kundun (1997)
Movie 2h 14m ★ 6.8/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, teach me something
Kundun is a drama and history movie from 1997. It is directed by Martin Scorsese. The cast includes Tenzin Thuthob Tsarong, Tencho Gyalpo and Tsewang Migyur Khangsar. The running time is 2h 14m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.8 out of 10.
Synopsis
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.
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Cast & crew
- Martin ScorseseDirector
- Tenzin Thuthob Tsarongas Dalai Lama (Adult)
- Tencho Gyalpoas Mother
- Tsewang Migyur Khangsaras Father
- Gyurme Tethongas Dalai Lama (Age 12)
- Robert Linas Chairman Mao
- Tulku Jamyang Kunga Tenzinas Dalai Lama (Age 5)
- Tenzin Yeshi Paichangas Dalai Lama (Aged 2)
- Tenzin Topjaras Lobsang (5-10)
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Questions about Kundun
- What genre is Kundun?
- Kundun is categorised as Drama, History.
- Who stars in Kundun?
- Tenzin Thuthob Tsarong, Tencho Gyalpo, Tsewang Migyur Khangsar, Gyurme Tethong, Robert Lin appear in the main cast.
- Who directed Kundun?
- Martin Scorsese directed Kundun.
- How long is Kundun?
- Kundun runs for 2h 14m (134 minutes).
- Is Kundun worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.8/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch Kundun?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
