What is The Burmese Harp?
The Burmese Harp is a film first released in 1956. Catalogued under Drama, War.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1956
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 117 minutes
- Release date
- Jan 21, 1956
- Studios
- Nikkatsu Corporation
- Genres
- Drama, War
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Overview
The Burmese Harp is a film first released in 1956. Catalogued under Drama, War. Produced and broadcast by Nikkatsu Corporation. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A Japanese soldier disguises himself as a Buddhist monk during WWII.”
- Offers a unique perspective on the losses of war from a Japanese soldier's viewpoint
- Directed by Kon Ichikawa as a spiritually resonant drama
- The plot deals with the grim realities of the closing days of World War II
- Runtime is nearly two hours
Watch it if you are interested in a classic drama set during the closing days of World War II.
Contains war-related themes and drama appropriate for viewers interested in historical cinema.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the release year of The Burmese Harp?
The film was released in 1956.
What genres is the film classified under?
It is classified as a drama and war film.
What is the runtime of the movie?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 57 minutes.
Whose perspective does the film show the war from?
It is among the first films to show the losses of the war from a Japanese soldier's perspective.
What is the basic premise of the story?
A Japanese soldier separated from his unit in Burma disguises himself as a Buddhist monk to escape imprisonment as a POW.
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