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The Burmese Harp

The Burmese Harp

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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Movie Details

  • Original Title: ビルマの竪琴
  • Genres: Drama, War
  • Release Date: 1956-01-21
  • Runtime: 117 minutes
  • Rating: 7.9/10 (159 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: Nikkatsu Corporation
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 1.7149
  • Languages: Burmese, English, Japanese

Cast & Crew

Rentaro Mikuni

Rentaro Mikuni

as Captain Inouye

Shōji Yasui

Shōji Yasui

as Mizushima

Jun Hamamura

Jun Hamamura

as Ito

Taketoshi Naitō

Taketoshi Naitō

as Kobayashi

Shunji Kasuga

Shunji Kasuga

as Maki

Kō Nishimura

Kō Nishimura

as Baba

Keishichi Nakahara

Keishichi Nakahara

as Takagi

Toshiaki Itō

Toshiaki Itō

as Hashimoto

Hiroshi Tsuchikata

Hiroshi Tsuchikata

as Okada

Tomio Aoki

Tomio Aoki

as Oyama

Gallery

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Trailers & Clips

THE BURMESE HARP - Official 4K Restoration Trailer

The Burmese Harp (1956) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]

External Links

Keywords

japanbuddhismbuddhist monkworld war iichoirburmapacific warjapanese soldierjapanese surrendermoral crisisburying the deadpowreligious experiencepower of music

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Burmese Harp?

The Burmese Harp is a Drama, War movie directed by . It was released on 1956-01-21.

Who are the main actors in The Burmese Harp?

The main cast includes Rentaro Mikuni, Shōji Yasui, Jun Hamamura, Taketoshi Naitō, Shunji Kasuga, .

Where can I watch The Burmese Harp online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Burmese Harp is available.

Is The Burmese Harp based on a true story?

No official confirmation about it being based on a true story.

What is the IMDb rating of The Burmese Harp?

The Burmese Harp has an IMDb rating of 7.9/10 based on 159 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Burmese Harp?

The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.

Who composed the soundtrack for The Burmese Harp?

The soundtrack was composed by Nikkatsu Corporation. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Burmese Harp filmed?

The Burmese Harp was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Burmese Harp?

The total runtime of The Burmese Harp is 117 minutes.

Is The Burmese Harp suitable for kids?

The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.

Will there be a sequel to The Burmese Harp?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Burmese Harp.

Does The Burmese Harp have a post-credit scene?

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