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The Purple Plain (1954)

Movie ★ 6.4 98 min

Drama Adventure War

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.

Robert Parrish Director

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Quick facts

Released
September 14, 1954
Runtime
98 min
Rating
NR
Budget
$2.0M
IMDb
tt0047376
Language
,
Studio
Two Cities Films

Themes

Cast

Gregory Peck Gregory Peck Bill Forrester Win Min Than Win Min Than Anna Brenda De Banzie Brenda De Banzie Miss McNab Bernard Lee Bernard Lee Dr. Harris Maurice Denham Maurice Denham Blore Lyndon Brook Lyndon Brook Carrington Anthony Bushell Anthony Bushell Aldridge Josephine Griffin Josephine Griffin Mrs. Forrester Ram Gopal Ram Gopal Mr. Phang Jack McNaughton 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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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.
When was The Purple Plain released?
The Purple Plain is a 1954 drama, adventure, war film.
Where can I watch The Purple Plain?
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