
Feature film — 1954
The Purple Plain (1954)
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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Director: Robert Parrish
On screen
Cast & crew

Gregory Peck
Bill Forrester

Win Min Than
Anna

Brenda De Banzie
Miss McNab

Bernard Lee
Dr. Harris

Maurice Denham
Blore

Lyndon Brook
Carrington

Anthony Bushell
Aldridge

Josephine Griffin
Mrs. Forrester

Ram Gopal
Mr. Phang

Jack McNaughton
Sergeant (uncredited)
Harold Siddons
Injured Navigator (uncredited)
Mya Mya Spencer
Dorothy (uncredited)
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