The Purple Plain

The Purple Plain (1954)

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.

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  • Release Date: 1954-09-14
  • Runtime: 1h 38min
  • Director: Robert Parrish

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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)

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