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.
Director: Robert Parrish
Genre: Drama, Adventure, War
Runtime: 98 min
Release Date: September 14, 1954
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)
Screenplay
- Eric Ambler (Screenplay)
- H. E. Bates (Novel)
Music: John Veale
Cinematography: Geoffrey Unsworth
Editing: Clive Donner
Production: Two Cities Films
Country: United Kingdom
Language: Burmese, English
Budget: $2M
Original Language: en
Themes
The Horror of War and Humanity
Keywords
world war ii, burma, struggle for survival, bomber pilot, airman, royal air force, raf, traumatized man
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Purple Plain about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Purple Plain?
- The Purple Plain was directed by Robert Parrish.
- Who stars in The Purple Plain?
- The Purple Plain stars Gregory Peck, Win Min Than, Brenda De Banzie, Bernard Lee, Maurice Denham, Lyndon Brook.
- How long is The Purple Plain?
- The Purple Plain has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- What genre is The Purple Plain?
- The Purple Plain is a Drama, Adventure, War film.
- What is the budget of The Purple Plain?
- The Purple Plain had a budget of $2M.
- Where was The Purple Plain produced?
- The Purple Plain was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of The Purple Plain?
- The themes of The Purple Plain include: The Horror of War and Humanity.