The Burmese Harp(1956)
ビルマの竪琴
The Burmese Harp Synopsis
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.
The Burmese Harp (1956) is a drama and war film directed by Kon Ichikawa, released on January 21, 1956 with a runtime of 1h 57m. It stars Rentaro Mikuni, Shōji Yasui, Jun Hamamura and Taketoshi Naitō. Viewers rate it 7.8 out of 10 across 175 ratings.
- Director:
- Kon Ichikawa
- Writers:
- Michio Takeyama, Natto Wada
- Producers:
- Masayuki Takaki
- Cinematographer:
- Minoru Yokoyama
- Composer:
- Akira Ifukube
- Production:
- Nikkatsu Corporation
- Status:
- Released
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The Burmese Harp Cast & Crew
Main cast
Rentaro Mikuni
as Captain Inouye
Shōji Yasui
as Mizushima
Jun Hamamura
as Ito
Taketoshi Naitō
as Kobayashi
- Shunji Kasuga
Shunji Kasuga
as Maki
Kō Nishimura
as Baba
- Keishichi Nakahara
Keishichi Nakahara
as Takagi
- Toshiaki Itō
Toshiaki Itō
as Hashimoto
- Hiroshi Tsuchikata
Hiroshi Tsuchikata
as Okada
Tomio Aoki
as Oyama
- Nobuteru Hanamura
Nobuteru Hanamura
as Nakamura
- Sanpei Mine
Sanpei Mine
as Abe
Key crew
Directed by Kon Ichikawa, written by Michio Takeyama and Natto Wada, produced by Masayuki Takaki.
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The Burmese Harp Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.8/10 from 175 ratings.
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The Burmese Harp – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Burmese Harp online?
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The Burmese Harp (1956) is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Burmese Harp?
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The main cast of The Burmese Harp (1956) includes Rentaro Mikuni, Shōji Yasui, Jun Hamamura, Taketoshi Naitō and Shunji Kasuga. The film was directed by Kon Ichikawa. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Burmese Harp released?
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The Burmese Harp was released on January 21, 1956 and runs for 1h 57m.
Is The Burmese Harp worth watching?
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The Burmese Harp (1956) holds an average rating of 7.8 out of 10 from 175 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Burmese Harp?
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