Movie

The Wind Cannot Read

“LOVE THAT WAS FORBIDDEN . . . but could not be denied!”

★ 6.4(13)19581h 55m

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Good to know

Director: Ralph Thomas
Release date: 1958-06-10
Runtime: 1h 55m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: The Rank Organisation

About The Wind Cannot Read

The Wind Cannot Read is a 1958 movie in the Romance, Drama and War genres, directed by Ralph Thomas, starring Dirk Bogarde, Yoko Tani and John Fraser. It has a runtime of 1 hour 55 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.4/10 from 13 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Wind Cannot Read in Thailand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

A British officer falls in love with his Japanese instructor at a military language school. They start a romance, but she is regarded as the enemy and is not accepted by his countrymen.

Cast

Dirk Bogarde

Flight Lieutenant Michael Quinn

Yoko Tani

Sabbi

John Fraser

Peter Munroe

Anthony Bushell

Brigadier

Marne Maitland

Bahadur

Michael Medwin

Officer Lamb

Richard Leech

Hobson

Tony Wager

Moss

Tadashi Ikeda

Itsumi San

Heihachirō Ōkawa

Lieutenant Nakamura

Yōichi Matsue

Corporal Mori

Donald Pleasence

Doctor

Themes & keywords

prisonerbased on novel or booksoldier

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Wind Cannot Read in Thailand?+

The Wind Cannot Read is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Thailand. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Wind Cannot Read on Netflix?+

The Wind Cannot Read is not on Netflix in Thailand right now.

How long is The Wind Cannot Read?+

The Wind Cannot Read has a runtime of 1 hour 55 minutes (115 minutes).

Who stars in The Wind Cannot Read?+

The Wind Cannot Read stars Dirk Bogarde, Yoko Tani, John Fraser, Anthony Bushell and Marne Maitland.

When did The Wind Cannot Read come out?+

The Wind Cannot Read is a 1958 movie directed by Ralph Thomas.

What genre is The Wind Cannot Read?+

The Wind Cannot Read is Romance, Drama and War film.

Who directed The Wind Cannot Read?+

The Wind Cannot Read was directed by Ralph Thomas.