The Burmese Harp (1985)
Overview
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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Additional Info
| Budget | $0.00 |
|---|---|
| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | ja |
| Popularity | 1.919 |
Directed By
Kon Ichikawa
TOP CAST
Koji Ishizaka
Cmdr. Inoue
Kiichi Nakai
Pvt. Mizushima
Atsushi Watanabe
Pvt. Kobayashi
Fujio Tokita
Old Man
Tanie Kitabayashi
Old Woman
Bunta Sugawara
Platoon Commander
Takuzō Kawatani
Sgt. Ido
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