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The Purple Plain

NR
DramaAdventureWar
6.4/10(58 ratings)

A 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.

09-14-1954
1h 38m
The Purple Plain
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Main Cast

Gregory Peck

Gregory Peck

Bill Forrester

Anna

Brenda De Banzie

Brenda De Banzie

Miss McNab

Bernard Lee

Bernard Lee

Dr. Harris

Maurice Denham

Maurice Denham

Blore

Lyndon Brook

Lyndon Brook

Carrington

Anthony Bushell

Anthony Bushell

Aldridge

Movie Details

Production Info

Director:
Robert Parrish
Production:
Two Cities Films
Budget:
$2,000,000

Key Crew

Screenplay:
Eric Ambler
Director:
Robert Parrish
Executive Producer:
Earl St. John
Producer:
John Bryan
Editor:
Clive Donner

Locations and Languages

Country:
GB; US
Filming:
GB
Languages:
en