The Wind Cannot Read
“LOVE THAT WAS FORBIDDEN . . . but could not be denied!”
Synopsis
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.
Top Cast
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Dirk Bogarde
Flight Lieutenant Michael Quinn
Yoko Tani
Sabbi
John Fraser
Peter Munroe
Anthony Bushell
Brigadier
Marne Maitland
Bahadur
Michael Medwin
Officer Lamb
Richard Leech
Hobson
Tony Wager
Moss
Tadashi Ikeda
Itsumi San
Heihachirō Ōkawa
Lieutenant Nakamura
Yōichi Matsue
Corporal Mori
Donald Pleasence
Doctor
Avice Landone
Second nurse
Ronald Lewis
Fenwick
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Ralph Thomas
- Screenplay & Story
- Richard Mason
- Original Title
- The Wind Cannot Read
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Production Studios
- The Rank Organisation
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Ralph Thomas
Richard Mason
Ernest Steward
Earl St. John, Betty E. Box
Department Leadership Roster
Ralph Thomas
Director
Ernest Steward
Director of Photography
Earl St. John
Producer
Betty E. Box
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Wind Cannot Read
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What is The Wind Cannot Read about?
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.
Who directed The Wind Cannot Read?
The Wind Cannot Read was directed by Ralph Thomas.
Who stars in The Wind Cannot Read?
The principal cast of The Wind Cannot Read includes Dirk Bogarde, Yoko Tani, John Fraser, Anthony Bushell, Marne Maitland.
When was The Wind Cannot Read released and how long is it?
The Wind Cannot Read was released in 1958 with a total runtime of 1h 55m.
Is The Wind Cannot Read based on a book or true story?
The Wind Cannot Read is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Richard Mason".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Wind Cannot Read?
The Wind Cannot Read holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.).