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Burmese Harp (The) AKA Biruma no Tategoto AKA Harp of Burma (Blu-ray 4K) (1956)
July, 1945: Japan's army is on the run. A platoon in Burma sings to keep its spirit up. Inspiration comes from their self-taught lute player.Director: Kon Ichikawa
OVERALL: Draw-
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray 4K)
* The Film
DISC TWO (Blu-ray)
* The Film
2007 interview with director Kon Ichikawa (16:25)
2007 Interview with actor Rentaro Mikuni (11:48)
Theatrical trailer (3:41) -
Subtitles:English (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:1.37:1
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Picture Format:2160p24 HEVC
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HDR:SDR
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Soundtrack(s):Japanese LPCM 1.0
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Case type:Keep Case
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UPC Number:715515317016
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Notes:DISC TWO is region A.
Transfer from a 4K restoration.
Includes a booklet with "Unknown Soldiers" an essay by critic and historian Tony Rayns. -
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray 4K)
* The Film
DISC TWO (Blu-ray)
* The Film
2007 interview with director Kon Ichikawa (16:25)
2007 Interview with actor Rentaro Mikuni (11:48)
Theatrical trailer (3:41) -
Subtitles:English (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:1.37:1
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Picture Format:2160p24 HEVC
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HDR:SDR
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Soundtrack(s):Japanese LPCM 1.0
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Case type:Keep Case
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UPC Number:715515317016
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Notes:DISC TWO is region A.
Transfer from a 4K restoration.
Includes a booklet with "Unknown Soldiers" an essay by critic and historian Tony Rayns. -
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
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Extras:DISC ONE (Blu-ray 4K)
* The Film
DISC TWO (Blu-ray)
* The Film
2007 interview with director Kon Ichikawa (16:25)
2007 Interview with actor Rentaro Mikuni (11:48)
Theatrical trailer (3:41) -
Subtitles:English (optional)
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Aspect Ratio:1.37:1
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Picture Format:2160p24 HEVC
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HDR:SDR
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Soundtrack(s):Japanese LPCM 1.0
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Case type:Keep Case
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UPC Number:5061088921132
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Notes:DISC TWO is region B.
Transfer from a 4K restoration.
Includes a booklet with "Unknown Soldiers" an essay by critic and historian Tony Rayns. -
Have you spotted a mistake in these specifications? If so, let us know via our forums. -
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OVERALL: Draw
Identical specs for the 4K disc. Only region differences for the Blu-ray.
GENERAL NOTES ABOUT THE RELEASE RUNTIME:
This film was originally released in Japan in 2 parts, the first part ran 63 minutes while the second for 80 minutes, the total runtime being 143 minutes. When re-released to theaters and for export both parts were combined and trimmed to 116 minutes. This 116 minute version is the only version currently available on DVD and Blu-ray.
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CUTS:
- Blu-ray ALL America- Criterion Collection - No cuts - Re-release theatrical version (117:08).
- Blu-ray ALL Canada- Criterion Collection - No cuts - Re-release theatrical version (117:08).
- Blu-ray ALL United Kingdom- Criterion Collection - No cuts - Re-release theatrical version (117:08).
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Comparison added by James-Masaki_Ryan on 05/08/25
Comparison last updated by James-Masaki_Ryan on 05/08/25UPDATE LOG:
05/08/25: Initial entry.
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