The Purple Plain

The Purple Plain

Drama · 1954 · 1h 38m

Movie

6.5/10 · TMDB

His peak of adventure!

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.

Cast & crew

Gregory PeckBill Forrester
Win Min ThanAnna
Brenda De BanzieMiss McNab
Bernard LeeDr. Harris
Maurice DenhamBlore
Lyndon BrookCarrington
Anthony BushellAldridge
Josephine GriffinMrs. Forrester
Ram GopalMr. Phang
Jack McNaughtonSergeant (uncredited)
Harold SiddonsInjured Navigator (uncredited)
Mya Mya SpencerDorothy (uncredited)
John A. TinnJeweler (uncredited)
Soo Ah WongSmoking Old Woman (uncredited)
Lane MeddickRadio Operator (uncredited)

Information

Release date
14 September 1954
Director
Robert Parrish
Genres
Drama, Adventure, War
Runtime
1h 38m
Country of origin
United States, United Kingdom

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