Movie
The Purple Plain
Overview
An RAF airfield in Burma in 1945, during World War II. Canadian bomber pilot Bill Forrester is a bitter man who lives haunted by a tragic past. He has became a reckless warrior, and is feared by his comrades, who consider him a madman. Dr. Harris, the squadron physician, is determined to help him heal his tormented soul.
Details
- Release date
- 1954-09-14
- Runtime
- 98 min
- Genres
- Drama, Adventure, War
- Status
- Released
- Production
- Two Cities Films
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Original language
- EN
Cast
- Gregory Peck as Bill Forrester
- Win Min Than as Anna
- Brenda De Banzie as Miss McNab
- Bernard Lee as Dr. Harris
- Maurice Denham as Blore
- Lyndon Brook as Carrington
- Anthony Bushell as Aldridge
- Josephine Griffin as Mrs. Forrester
- Ram Gopal as Mr. Phang
- Jack McNaughton as Sergeant (uncredited)
- Harold Siddons as Injured Navigator (uncredited)
- Mya Mya Spencer as Dorothy (uncredited)
Crew
- Robert Parrish - Director
- Eric Ambler - Screenplay
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