The Purple Plain

The Purple Plain(1954)

His peak of adventure!

September 14, 1954
1h 38m
Flop
IMDb6.52,524
TMDB6.564

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.

Cast

Crew

Screenplay

Eric Ambler

Executive Producer

Earl St. John

Producer

John Bryan

Director of Photography

Geoffrey Unsworth

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Budget

$2.0M

Details

Original Language

en

Country

United Kingdom

Production

Two Cities Films

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