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Feature film — 1954

The Purple Plain (1954)

6.51h 38mDrama — Adventure — War

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.

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A high-signal pick with 71 votes.

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Director: Robert Parrish

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Cast & crew

Gregory Peck as Bill Forrester

Gregory Peck

Bill Forrester

Win Min Than as Anna

Win Min Than

Anna

Brenda De Banzie as Miss McNab

Brenda De Banzie

Miss McNab

Bernard Lee as Dr. Harris

Bernard Lee

Dr. Harris

Maurice Denham as Blore

Maurice Denham

Blore

Lyndon Brook as Carrington

Lyndon Brook

Carrington

Anthony Bushell as Aldridge

Anthony Bushell

Aldridge

Josephine Griffin as Mrs. Forrester

Josephine Griffin

Mrs. Forrester

Ram Gopal as Mr. Phang

Ram Gopal

Mr. Phang

Jack McNaughton as Sergeant (uncredited)

Jack McNaughton

Sergeant (uncredited)

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Harold Siddons

Injured Navigator (uncredited)

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Mya Mya Spencer

Dorothy (uncredited)

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