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Kundun: Full Cast & Crew 1997 Drama
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. PG-13 Released: Dec 6, 1997 See Movie Details

Cast & Crew

All Cast Crew
Martin Scorsese Director Tenzin Thuthob Tsarong Dalai Lama (Adult) Actor Gyurme Tethong Dalai Lama (Aged 10) Actor Tulku Jamyang Kunga Tenzin Dalai Lama (Aged 5) Actor Tenzin Yeshi Paichang Dalai Lama (Aged 2) Actor Tencho Gyalpo Dalai Lama's Mother Actor Tsewang Migyur Khangsar Dalai Lama's Father Actor Sonam Phuntsok Reting Rimpoche Actor Gyatso Lukhang Lord Chamberlain Actor Robert Lin Chairman Mao Actor Melissa Mathison Writer, Co-Producer Barbara De Fina Producer Laura Fattori Executive Producer Scott Harris Associate Producer, First Assistant Director Philip Glass Original Music Roger Deakins Cinematographer Thelma Schoonmaker Film Editing Ellen Lewis Casting Dante Ferretti Production Design, Costume Design Franco Ceraolo Art Director Massimo Razzi Art Director Francesca Lo Schiavo Set Decoration Ahmed Abounouom Casting Elisabetta De Leonardis Hair Stylist Mirella Ginnoto Key Hair Stylist Giorgio Gregorini Hair Stylist Roberto Malerba Unit Production Manager