The Purple Plain(1954)
“His peak of adventure!”
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.
Director
Robert Parrish
Studio
Two Cities Films
Budget
$2M
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)
Harold Siddons
as Injured Navigator (uncredited)
Mya Mya Spencer
as Dorothy (uncredited)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1954
Runtime
1h 38m
Language
Burmese
Rating
6.5 / 10
Budget
$2M
Production Companies
Two Cities Films
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Where can I watch The Purple Plain?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Purple Plain (1954).
What is The Purple Plain about?▼
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.
Who directed The Purple Plain?▼
The Purple Plain was directed by Robert Parrish and released in 1954. It is a drama, adventure, war film.
How long is The Purple Plain?▼
The Purple Plain has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
Who stars in The Purple Plain?▼
The cast of The Purple Plain includes 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 and more.
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