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The Purple Plain

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The Purple Plain

His peak of adventure!

6.5

1h 38m

1954

“His peak of adventure!”

Synopsis

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

DramaAdventureWar

world war iiburmastruggle for survivalbomber pilotairmanroyal air forceraftraumatized man

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Cast & Crew

Gregory Peck

Gregory Peck

as Bill Forrester

Win Min Than

Win Min Than

as Anna

Brenda De Banzie

Brenda De Banzie

as Miss McNab

Bernard Lee

Bernard Lee

as Dr. Harris

Maurice Denham

Maurice Denham

as Blore

Lyndon Brook

Lyndon Brook

as Carrington

Anthony Bushell

Anthony Bushell

as Aldridge

Josephine Griffin

Josephine Griffin

as Mrs. Forrester

Ram Gopal

Ram Gopal

as Mr. Phang

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