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The Purple Plain (1954)

Sep 14, 1954 · 1h 38m

6.5/10 TMDB user score
71 votes on TMDB

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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Top cast

  • Gregory Peck Gregory Peck Bill Forrester
  • Win Min Than Win Min Than Anna
  • Brenda De Banzie Brenda De Banzie Miss McNab
  • Bernard Lee Bernard Lee Dr. Harris
  • Maurice Denham Maurice Denham Blore
  • Lyndon Brook Lyndon Brook Carrington
  • Anthony Bushell Anthony Bushell Aldridge
  • Josephine Griffin Josephine Griffin Mrs. Forrester
  • Ram Gopal Ram Gopal Mr. Phang
  • Jack McNaughton 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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