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The Burmese Harp (1956)

7.919561h 57mJA
DramaWar

Directed by Kon Ichikawa

Rating

7.9/10

Runtime

1h 57m

Language

JA

Release

January 21, 1956

Director

Kon Ichikawa

Official Trailer

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Overview

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.

Cast

Rentaro Mikuni

Rentaro Mikuni

Captain Inouye

Shōji Yasui

Shōji Yasui

Mizushima

Jun Hamamura

Jun Hamamura

Ito

Taketoshi Naitō

Taketoshi Naitō

Kobayashi

Shunji Kasuga

Shunji Kasuga

Maki

Kō Nishimura

Kō Nishimura

Baba

Keishichi Nakahara

Keishichi Nakahara

Takagi

Toshiaki Itō

Toshiaki Itō

Hashimoto

Hiroshi Tsuchikata

Hiroshi Tsuchikata

Okada

Tomio Aoki

Tomio Aoki

Oyama

Nobuteru Hanamura

Nobuteru Hanamura

Nakamura

Sanpei Mine

Sanpei Mine

Abe

Introduction

In this latest movie review, we dive deep into The Burmese Harp (1956), exploring its intricate plot and standout performances that have everyone talking.

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.

🛑 Story ExplainedSpoiler Warning

Our story explained section breaks down the complex narrative of The Burmese Harp. The full story follows a progression that challenges typical tropes, leading to a climax that requires careful analysis.

🏆 Final Verdict

5 / 5 Stars

A triumphant piece of cinema that blends gripping narrative with breathtaking visuals.

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