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The Burmese Harp

The Burmese Harp

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The Burmese Harp
1956 1h 57m7.9

The Burmese Harp

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In Burma during the closing days of WWII, a Japanese soldier separated from his unit disguises himself as a Buddhist monk to escape imprisonment as a POW.

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DirectorKon Ichikawa
ScreenplayNatto Wada
StatusReleased
ReleasedJanuary 21, 1956
CountryJapan
Languageja
Runtime1h 57m
BudgetN/A
RevenueN/A
Rating⭐ 7.9 / 10
IMDb⭐ 8.0 / 10
Votes168
GenresDrama, War
StudioNikkatsu Corporation
Originalビルマの竪琴

Photos10

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Cast

Rentaro Mikuni

Rentaro Mikuni

Captain Inouye

Shōji Yasui

Shōji Yasui

Mizushima

Jun Hamamura

Jun Hamamura

Ito

Taketoshi Naitō

Taketoshi Naitō

Kobayashi

🎭

Shunji Kasuga

Maki

Kō Nishimura

Kō Nishimura

Baba

🎭

Keishichi Nakahara

Takagi

🎭

Toshiaki Itō

Hashimoto

🎭

Hiroshi Tsuchikata

Okada

Tomio Aoki

Tomio Aoki

Oyama

🎭

Nobuteru Hanamura

Nakamura

🎭

Sanpei Mine

Abe

🎭

Takashi Koshiba

Shimizu

🎭

Tokuhei Miyahara

Nagai

🎭

Masahiko Naruse

🎭

Bin Moritsuka

🎭

Kunitaro Sawamura

🎭

Eiji Nakamura

Asao Sano

Asao Sano

🎭

Shojiro Ogasawara

Tanie Kitabayashi

Tanie Kitabayashi

Tatsuya Mihashi

Tatsuya Mihashi

Yūnosuke Itō

Yūnosuke Itō

Shōki Fukae

Shōki Fukae

🎭

Hiroshi Ichimura

🎭

Keiji Itami

🎭

Jun Kizaki

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Frequently Asked Questions about The Burmese Harp

Where can I watch The Burmese Harp?

The Burmese Harp (1956) streaming availability varies by region. Check Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+, and other major platforms. It may also be available for digital rental or purchase on Amazon, Apple TV, or Vudu.

What is The Burmese Harp about?

In Burma during the closing days of WWII, a Japanese soldier separated from his unit disguises himself as a Buddhist monk to escape imprisonment as a POW.

Who directed The Burmese Harp?

The Burmese Harp (1956) was directed by Kon Ichikawa. The film is a Drama, War production with a runtime of 1h 57m, rated 7.9/10.

How long is The Burmese Harp?

The Burmese Harp runs 1h 57m (117 minutes total). Audience rating: 7.9/10 from 168 votes. Genre: Drama, War.

Is The Burmese Harp worth watching?

The Burmese Harp is rated 7.9/10 by 168 viewers — well-rated and generally recommended. A good pick for Drama and War fans.