The Purple Plain

The Purple Plain

1954
1h 38m
6.5

6.5/10

64 votes • View on IMDb
Drama Adventure War

"His peak of adventure!"

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.

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Status: Released

Budget: $2,000,000

Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Two Cities Films
Production Countries
United Kingdom
Spoken Languages
Burmese English

Keywords

raf (royal air force) world war ii burma struggle for survival bomber pilot airman traumatized man

Quick Facts

Release Date September 14, 1954
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0047376

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
Harold Siddons

Injured Navigator (uncredited)

Mya Mya Spencer
Mya Mya Spencer

Dorothy (uncredited)

Key Crew

Robert Parrish
Director
Eric Ambler
Screenplay
Earl St. John
Executive Producer
John Bryan
Producer