The Burmese Harp
ビルマの竪琴
Synopsis
In the War's closing days, when a conscience-driven Japanese soldier fails to get his countrymen to surrender to overwhelming force, he adopts the lifestyle of a Buddhist monk.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
Tokyo International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kon Ichikawa
- Screenplay & Story
- Natto Wada
- Original Title
- ビルマの竪琴
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 2h 13m
- Production Studios
- Fuji Television Network, Kinema Tokyo, Hakuhodo
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kon Ichikawa
Natto Wada, Michio Takeyama
Chizuko Osada
Masaru Kakutani, Hiroaki Fujii, Masaya Araki
Department Leadership Roster
Kon Ichikawa
Director
Natto Wada
Screenplay
Masaru Kakutani
Producer
Chizuko Osada
Editor
Iwao Akune
Production Design
Hiroaki Fujii
Producer
Masaya Araki
Producer
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Burmese Harp
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Burmese Harp about?
In the War's closing days, when a conscience-driven Japanese soldier fails to get his countrymen to surrender to overwhelming force, he adopts the lifestyle of a Buddhist monk.
Who directed The Burmese Harp?
The Burmese Harp was directed by Kon Ichikawa.
Who stars in The Burmese Harp?
The principal cast of The Burmese Harp includes Koji Ishizaka, Kiichi Nakai, Atsushi Watanabe, Fujio Tokita, Tanie Kitabayashi.
When was The Burmese Harp released and how long is it?
The Burmese Harp was released in 1985 with a total runtime of 2h 13m.
Is The Burmese Harp based on a book or true story?
The Burmese Harp is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Michio Takeyama".