The Burmese Harp (1956) movie poster

The Burmese Harp

1956 · 117 min · Director: Kon Ichikawa

The Burmese Harp (1956) is a war drama, directed by Kon Ichikawa. It stars Rentaro Mikuni and Shōji Yasui. It unfolds against the backdrop of World War II. The 117-minute film holds an audience score of 7.8/10.

What The Burmese Harp Is 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.

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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.

Where can I watch The Burmese Harp?

The Burmese Harp is available to watch on digital platforms such as Criterion Channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is The Burmese Harp?

The Burmese Harp runs for 117 minutes (1h 57m).

When did The Burmese Harp come out?

The Burmese Harp was released in 1956.

Who directed The Burmese Harp?

The Burmese Harp was directed by Kon Ichikawa.

Who stars in The Burmese Harp?

The Burmese Harp stars Rentaro Mikuni, Shōji Yasui, Jun Hamamura, Taketoshi Naitō.

What is The Burmese Harp's rating?

The Burmese Harp holds 8.0/10 on IMDb and 7.8/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 79 out of 100.

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