The Wind Cannot Read(1958)
LOVE THAT WAS FORBIDDEN . . . but could not be denied!
The Wind Cannot Read Synopsis
A British officer falls in love with his Japanese instructor at a military language school. They start a romance, but she is regarded as the enemy and is not accepted by his countrymen.
The Wind Cannot Read (1958) is a romance, drama and war film directed by Ralph Thomas, released on June 10, 1958 with a runtime of 1h 55m. It stars Dirk Bogarde, Yoko Tani, John Fraser and Anthony Bushell. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 13 ratings.
- Director:
- Ralph Thomas
- Writers:
- Richard Mason
- Producers:
- Earl St. John, Betty E. Box
- Cinematographer:
- Ernest Steward
- Production:
- The Rank Organisation
- Status:
- Released
The Wind Cannot Read Cast & Crew
Main cast
Dirk Bogarde
as Flight Lieutenant Michael Quinn
Yoko Tani
as Sabbi
John Fraser
as Peter Munroe
Anthony Bushell
as Brigadier
Marne Maitland
as Bahadur
Michael Medwin
as Officer Lamb
Richard Leech
as Hobson
Tony Wager
as Moss
- Tadashi Ikeda
Tadashi Ikeda
as Itsumi San
Heihachirō Ōkawa
as Lieutenant Nakamura
- Yōichi Matsue
Yōichi Matsue
as Corporal Mori
Donald Pleasence
as Doctor
Key crew
Directed by Ralph Thomas, written by Richard Mason, produced by Earl St. John and Betty E. Box.
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The Wind Cannot Read Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 13 ratings.
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The Wind Cannot Read – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Wind Cannot Read online?
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Who stars in The Wind Cannot Read?
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The main cast of The Wind Cannot Read (1958) includes Dirk Bogarde, Yoko Tani, John Fraser, Anthony Bushell and Marne Maitland. The film was directed by Ralph Thomas. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Wind Cannot Read released?
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The Wind Cannot Read was released on June 10, 1958 and runs for 1h 55m.
Is The Wind Cannot Read worth watching?
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The Wind Cannot Read (1958) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 13 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy romance, drama and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.