CinemaOSMovie · 1997 · 2h 14m · PG-13

Kundun

The destiny of a people lies in the heart of a boy.

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From childhood to adulthood, Tibet's fourteenth Dalai Lama deals with Chinese oppression and other problems.

Directed byMartin Scorsese

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Status
Released
Runtime
2h 14m
Language
EN
Released
December 25, 1997
Budget
$28,000,000
Revenue
$5,684,789
Studios
Touchstone PicturesCappa/De Fina ProductionsRefugee Productions

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Trailers & teasers

1 video
Kundun Theatrical Trailer

Kundun Theatrical Trailer

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring

Tenzin Thuthob Tsarong

Dalai Lama (Adult)

Tencho Gyalpo

Mother

Tsewang Migyur Khangsar

Father

Gyurme Tethong

Dalai Lama (Age 12)

Robert Lin

Robert Lin

Chairman Mao

Tulku Jamyang Kunga Tenzin

Dalai Lama (Age 5)

Tenzin Yeshi Paichang

Dalai Lama (Aged 2)

Tenzin Topjar

Lobsang (5-10)

Tenzin Lodoe

Takster

Geshi Yeshi Gyatso

Lama of Sera

Creative team
Directed by
Martin Scorsese
Martin Scorsese
Written by
Melissa Mathison
Melissa Mathison
Produced by
Barbara De Fina

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