The Purple Plain (1954)
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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.
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Gregory PeckBill Forrester
Win Min ThanAnna
Brenda De BanzieMiss McNab
Bernard LeeDr. Harris
Maurice DenhamBlore
Lyndon BrookCarrington
Anthony BushellAldridge
Josephine GriffinMrs. ForresterRam GopalMr. PhangJack McNaughtonSergeant (uncredited)Harold SiddonsInjured Navigator (uncredited)Mya Mya SpencerDorothy (uncredited)Keywords
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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.
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The Purple Plain has a runtime of 98 minutes.
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