The Purple Plain

The Purple Plain

6.5IMDb Score
Released:1954-09-14
Genre:Drama, Adventure, War
Duration:98 min
Country:United Kingdom
Director:Robert Parrish
Actors:Gregory Peck, Win Min Than, Brenda De Banzie, Bernard Lee, Maurice Denham
Production:Two Cities Films

Overview:

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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