The Wind Cannot Read (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1958, The Wind Cannot Read is a drama, war and romance film directed by Ralph Thomas, running about 115 minutes.
What it’s about. Dirk Bogarde is an officer during World War II learning Japanese in India in order to do intelligence work on the Indian front. While there he gets a Japanese teacher, who is full of the inscrutable and mysterious East, like a Chinese motorcycle.
Who’s in it. The Wind Cannot Read stars Dirk Bogarde as Flight Lieutenant Michael Quinn, Yoko Tani as Sabbi, John Fraser as Peter Munroe and Anthony Bushell as Brigadier, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The Wind Cannot Read has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Wind Cannot Read page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Wind Cannot Read tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Wind Cannot Read (1958)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Wind Cannot Read change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Wind Cannot Read worth watching?
- The Wind Cannot Read holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Wind Cannot Read?
- The Wind Cannot Read stars Dirk Bogarde, Yoko Tani, John Fraser, Anthony Bushell and Marne Maitland.
- When was The Wind Cannot Read released?
- The Wind Cannot Read was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.