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The Purple Plain (1954)

His peak of adventure!

  • Sep 14, 1954
  • 1h 38m
  • NR

6.5/10

TMDB user score
71 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

The Purple Plain is a 1954 drama and adventure film directed by Robert Parrish. Its leading cast includes Gregory Peck, Win Min Than and Brenda De Banzie. It runs for 1 hour 38 minutes.

Synopsis

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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Time needed
1 hour 38 minutes
Age rating (US)
NR
Language
English
Audience signal
6.5/10 from 71 TMDB votes

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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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