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The Purple Plain

The Purple Plain

# His peak of adventure!
Drama   Adventure   War
📜 Overview: A 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.
💵 Budget: USD 2,000,000
🌏 Languages Available: Burmese , English
📆 Date Released: 1954-09-14
⌚ Running Time: 98 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 6.4

Beloved Cast

Gregory Peck original image
Bill Forrester
Gregory Peck
Win Min Than original image
Anna
Win Min Than
Brenda De Banzie original image
Miss McNab
Brenda De Banzie
Bernard Lee original image
Dr. Harris
Bernard Lee
Maurice Denham original image
Blore
Maurice Denham
Lyndon Brook original image
Carrington
Lyndon Brook
Anthony Bushell original image
Aldridge
Anthony Bushell
Josephine Griffin original image
Mrs. Forrester
Josephine Griffin
Ram Gopal original image
Mr. Phang
Ram Gopal
Jack McNaughton original image
Sergeant (uncredited)
Jack McNaughton
Harold Siddons original image
Injured Navigator (uncredited)
Harold Siddons
Mya Mya Spencer original image
Dorothy (uncredited)
Mya Mya Spencer
John A. Tinn original image
Jeweler (uncredited)
John A. Tinn
Soo Ah Wong original image
Smoking Old Woman (uncredited)
Soo Ah Wong
Lane Meddick original image
Radio Operator (uncredited)
Lane Meddick

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