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The Purple Plain

His peak of adventure!

1954 · NR · 1h 38m

Directed by Robert Parrish

6.5

TMDB audience score
71 votes, out of 10

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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.

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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)