The Burmese Harp
Drama, War
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1956
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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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Runtime:
117 min
Release date:
21 Jan 1956
Country:
JP
Languages:
Burmese, English, Japanese
Budget:
$0
Revenue:
$0
Awards:
Nominated for 1 Oscar. 4 wins & 3 nominations total
Top Critics Reviews
rotten:
Kon Ichikawa's 1956 antiwar film was widely hailed at the time of its release for its power and commitment, though by today's standards it's likely to appear uncomfortably didactic.
– Dave Kehr,
Chicago Reader,
23 Oct 2007