The Purple Plain

1954
1 hr 38 mins
Drama Adventure War
TMDB
65%
Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Popularity
1.1
Companies
Two Cities Films
DirectorRobert Parrish
WritersEric Ambler

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.

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Top Cast

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)
Harold Siddons Injured Navigator (uncredited)
Mya Mya Spencer Dorothy (uncredited)
John A. Tinn Jeweler (uncredited)
Soo Ah Wong Smoking Old Woman (uncredited)
Lane Meddick Radio Operator (uncredited)

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