The Burmese Harp
1956, Japanese. Directed by Kon Ichikawa.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 57m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
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The Burmese Harp is streaming on Criterion Channel in India.
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Details
- Released
- 21 January 1956
- Original title
- ビルマの竪琴
- Country
- Japan
- Written by
- Natto Wada
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What The Burmese Harp is based on
The Burmese Harp is based on The Burmese Harp (1948) by Michio Takeyama.
1948
The Burmese Harp
By Michio Takeyama
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The Burmese Harp: quick answers
Is The Burmese Harp worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 7.9/10 from 178 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Burmese Harp?
The Burmese Harp runs 117 minutes (1h 57m).
Does The Burmese Harp have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Burmese Harp. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Burmese Harp parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The Burmese Harp yet.
Which OTT platform is The Burmese Harp on?
The Burmese Harp is streaming on Criterion Channel in India. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Burmese Harp?
If you liked The Burmese Harp, try The Human Condition II: Road to Eternity, The Human Condition III: A Soldier's Prayer, The Last Samurai.
Who directed The Burmese Harp?
The Burmese Harp (1956) was directed by Kon Ichikawa and stars Rentaro Mikuni, Shōji Yasui, Jun Hamamura.
What is The Burmese Harp based on?
The Burmese Harp is based on The Burmese Harp (1948) by Michio Takeyama.