The Burmese Harp

Nan
2h 13m
1985
5.2 /10 (6)

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.

Country : Japan
Languages : 日本語
Released Date: 1985-07-20

Top Billed 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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