Watch The Purple Plain (1954) Official Trailer
His peak of adventure!
6.4 / 10 IMDb September 14, 1954 1h 38m
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.
Director
Runtime
1h 38m
Release Date
September 14, 1954
Genre
Drama, Adventure, War
Status
Released
Budget
$2,000,000
Languages
Burmese, English
Country
United Kingdom
Producers
Cast
Gregory Peck
as Bill Forrester
Win Min Than
as Anna
Brenda De Banzie
as Miss McNab
Bernard Lee
as Dr. Harris
Maurice Denham
as Blore
Lyndon Brook
as Carrington
Anthony Bushell
as Aldridge
Josephine Griffin
as Mrs. Forrester
Ram Gopal
as Mr. Phang
Jack McNaughton
as Sergeant (uncredited)
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Harold Siddons
as Injured Navigator (uncredited)
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Mya Mya Spencer
as Dorothy (uncredited)
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John A. Tinn
as Jeweler (uncredited)
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Soo Ah Wong
as Smoking Old Woman (uncredited)
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Lane Meddick
as Radio Operator (uncredited)
Production Companies
Two Cities Films
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