The Purple Plain
His peak of adventure!
1954 · 1h 38m · Approved
Adventure, Drama, War
Directed by
Robert Parrish
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The Purple Plain
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.
Director and cast
- Robert Parrish Director
- Gregory Peck as Squadron Leader Bill Forrester
- Win Min Than as Anna
- Brenda De Banzie as Miss McNab
- Bernard Lee as Dr. Harris
- Maurice Denham as Blore
- Lyndon Brook as Carrington
- Anthony Bushell as Col Aldridge
- Josephine Griffin as Mrs. Bill Forrester
- Ram Gopal Cast
- Jack McNaughton Cast
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