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The Purple Plain
Film / 1954

The Purple Plain

Directed by Robert Parrish
DramaAdventureWar

★ 6.5/10Audience rating

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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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.

Cast

Gregory PeckBill Forrester Win Min ThanAnna Brenda De BanzieMiss McNab Bernard LeeDr. Harris Maurice DenhamBlore Lyndon BrookCarrington Anthony BushellAldridge Josephine GriffinMrs. Forrester Ram GopalMr. Phang Jack McNaughtonSergeant (uncredited) Harold SiddonsInjured Navigator (uncredited) Mya Mya SpencerDorothy (uncredited)
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John A. TinnJeweler (uncredited) Soo Ah WongSmoking Old Woman (uncredited) Lane MeddickRadio Operator (uncredited)

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