Burning Mountain River (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Series · ★ 8
Released in 1984, Burning Mountain River is a drama series.
What it’s about. The three Amaba brothers are second-generation Japanese Americans, whose allegiances are torn by the bombing of Pearl Harbor. Determined to show his loyalty to his adopted country, Isamu volunteers for the U.S. Army and is shipped off to fight in Europe. A second brother, studying in Japan at the outbreak of hostilities, is conscripted to fight against the Americans as a Japanese soldier. The third brother Kenji (Matsumoto) avoids conflict by enlisting as a military interpreter, in which capacity he witnesses the war crimes trials that followed Japan's defeat.
Who’s in it. Burning Mountain River stars Matsumoto Hakuō II as Kenji Amo, Toshirō Mifune as Otsuichi Amo, Kenji Sawada as Charlie Tamiya and Kiyoshi Kodama as Bunya Shimaki, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 8.0/10, Burning Mountain River sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Burning Mountain River page.
If you liked it. Fans of Burning Mountain River tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Burning Mountain River (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Burning Mountain River change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Burning Mountain River worth watching?
- Burning Mountain River holds an audience score of 8.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Burning Mountain River?
- Burning Mountain River stars Matsumoto Hakuō II, Toshirō Mifune, Kenji Sawada, Kiyoshi Kodama and Toshiyuki Nishida.
- When was Burning Mountain River released?
- Burning Mountain River was released in 1984.