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The Wind Cannot Read

The Wind Cannot Read

LOVE THAT WAS FORBIDDEN . . . but could not be denied!

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.

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Movie Details

  • Original Title: The Wind Cannot Read
  • Genres: Romance, Drama, War
  • Release Date: 1958-06-10
  • Runtime: 115 minutes
  • Rating: 6.208/10 (12 votes)
  • Budget: $0
  • Revenue: $0
  • Production Companies: The Rank Organisation
  • Status: Released
  • Popularity: 2.9511
  • Languages: English

Cast & Crew

Dirk Bogarde

Dirk Bogarde

as Flight Lieutenant Michael Quinn

Yoko Tani

Yoko Tani

as Sabbi

John Fraser

John Fraser

as Peter Munroe

Anthony Bushell

Anthony Bushell

as Brigadier

Marne Maitland

Marne Maitland

as Bahadur

Michael Medwin

Michael Medwin

as Officer Lamb

Richard Leech

Richard Leech

as Hobson

Tony Wager

Tony Wager

as Moss

Tadashi Ikeda

Tadashi Ikeda

as Itsumi San

Heihachirō Ōkawa

Heihachirō Ōkawa

as Lieutenant Nakamura

Gallery

Movie scene

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Keywords

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Wind Cannot Read?

The Wind Cannot Read is a Romance, Drama, War movie directed by . It was released on 1958-06-10.

Who are the main actors in The Wind Cannot Read?

The main cast includes Dirk Bogarde, Yoko Tani, John Fraser, Anthony Bushell, Marne Maitland, .

Where can I watch The Wind Cannot Read online?

You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if The Wind Cannot Read is available.

Is The Wind Cannot Read based on a true story?

LOVE THAT WAS FORBIDDEN . . . but could not be denied!

What is the IMDb rating of The Wind Cannot Read?

The Wind Cannot Read has an IMDb rating of 6.208/10 based on 12 votes.

What is the budget and revenue of The Wind Cannot Read?

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

Who composed the soundtrack for The Wind Cannot Read?

The soundtrack was composed by The Rank Organisation. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.

Where was The Wind Cannot Read filmed?

The Wind Cannot Read was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.

How long is The Wind Cannot Read?

The total runtime of The Wind Cannot Read is 115 minutes.

Is The Wind Cannot Read suitable for kids?

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

Will there be a sequel to The Wind Cannot Read?

There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to The Wind Cannot Read.

Does The Wind Cannot Read have a post-credit scene?

Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!

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