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The Purple Plain
The Purple Plain
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The Purple Plain

1954
1h 38m
Drama
Adventure
War

Status

Released

Release

1954

Runtime

1h 38m

Where to Watch

Available options inUS

Provider type

Streaming

3
Amazon Prime Video
Amazon Prime Video with Ads
Shout! Factory Amazon Channel

Rent

2
Amazon Video
Fandango At Home

Buy

2
Amazon Video
Fandango At Home

Ads

2
Fandango at Home Free
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Storyline

"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.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 38m
Sep 14, 1954
Languages
Burmese
English
Director
Robert Parrish
Robert Parrish
Production
Two Cities Films
Two Cities Films
Production Countries
United Kingdom

Top Cast

15 Cast Members

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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