The Purple Plain
1954 · directed by Robert Parrish
- Rating
- 65/100
- Hit
- no
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.
The Purple Plain (1954), directed by Robert Parrish, rates 65/100. See how its director, cast and crew rate across their careers.
Cast
- Gregory Peck
- Win Min Than
- Brenda De Banzie
- Bernard Lee
- Maurice Denham
- Lyndon Brook
- Anthony Bushell
- Josephine Griffin
- Ram Gopal
- Jack McNaughton
Crew
- Geoffrey Unsworth — Director of Photography
- Clive Donner — Editor
- John Veale — Original Music Composer
- Eric Ambler — Screenplay
More from Robert Parrish
- The Mob (1951) — 73/100
- Cry Danger (1951) — 70/100
- The Wonderful Country (1959) — 61/100
- Doppelgänger (1969) — 54/100
- Casino Royale (1967) — 45/100
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