The Burmese Harp
1985, Japanese. Directed by Kon Ichikawa.
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.
- Runtime
- 2h 13m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
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Details
- Released
- 20 July 1985
- 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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How long is The Burmese Harp?
The Burmese Harp runs 133 minutes (2h 13m).
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Which OTT platform is The Burmese Harp on?
The Burmese Harp isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Burmese Harp?
If you liked The Burmese Harp, try Jacknife, The Court-Martial of Billy Mitchell, Behold a Pale Horse.
Who directed The Burmese Harp?
The Burmese Harp (1985) was directed by Kon Ichikawa and stars Koji Ishizaka, Kiichi Nakai, Atsushi Watanabe.
What is The Burmese Harp based on?
The Burmese Harp is based on The Burmese Harp (1948) by Michio Takeyama.