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The Purple Plain

1954 • 1h38m Drama, Adventure, War

Rating

6.5/10

Popularity

1

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

Director

Robert Parrish

Screenplay

Eric Ambler

Cast

Gregory Peck

Win Min Than

Brenda De Banzie

Release date

9/14/1954

Status

Released

Budget

$2,000,000

Origin country

US

GB

Vote count

64