The Purple Plain (1954)
His peak of adventure!
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.
Rated
NR
Year
1954
Country
GB
Language
English
Release date
14 September 1954
TMDB
6.5 (70)
CineVerse
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Ratings
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Gregory Peck
Bill Forrester
Win Min Than
Anna
Brenda De Banzie
Miss McNab
Bernard Lee
Dr. Harris
Maurice Denham
Blore
Lyndon Brook
Carrington
Anthony Bushell
Aldridge
Josephine Griffin
Mrs. Forrester
Ram Gopal
Mr. Phang
Jack McNaughton
Sergeant (uncredited)
H
Harold Siddons
Injured Navigator (uncredited)
M
Mya Mya Spencer
Dorothy (uncredited)
J
John A. Tinn
Jeweler (uncredited)
S
Soo Ah Wong
Smoking Old Woman (uncredited)
L
Lane Meddick
Radio Operator (uncredited)
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