Director: Robert Parrish
Budget: 2 000 000 $
Language
English
NMTW
65%
Mixed
Nominated for 4 BAFTA 4 nominations total
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Gregory PeckBill Forrester -
Win Min ThanAnna
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Brenda De BanzieMiss McNab
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Bernard LeeDr. Harris
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Maurice DenhamBlore
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Lyndon BrookCarrington
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Anthony BushellAldridge
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Josephine GriffinMrs. Forrester
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Jack McNaughtonSergeant (uncredited)
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Ram GopalMr. Phang
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Harold SiddonsInjured Navigator (uncredited)
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Mya Mya SpencerDorothy (uncredited)
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John A. TinnJeweler (uncredited)
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Soo Ah WongSmoking Old Woman (uncredited)
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Lane MeddickRadio Operator (uncredited)
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| Budget: | 2 000 000 $ |
| Country: | United Kingdom |
| Age rating: | |
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| Length: | 1 h 38 min |
Description:
During World War II, at an RAF base in Burma, the film examines the difficult emotions of a man dealing with loss and guilt. Canadian bomber pilot Bill Forrester is haunted by a painful past that has made him bitter and unstable. His fellow pilots view his risky actions in combat as reckless. Dr. Harris, the squadron doctor, tries to help Bill find peace by guiding him through his inner struggles amidst the war's turmoil.
| Alternative title: | The Purple Plain |
| Release year: | 1954 |
| Language: | English |
| Awards: | 🏆 Nominated for 4 BAFTA 4 nominations total |
| Director: | Robert Parrish |
| Type: | Movie |
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