The Purple Plain

The Purple Plain

1954/09/14 • $2,000,000 • Released • Burmese, English

Drama
Adventure
War
6.4
1h 38m

His peak of adventure!

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.

Director : Robert Parrish

Casts
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

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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