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.

Directing:
  • Robert Parrish

Writing:
  • Eric Ambler
  • H.E. Bates
  • H. E. Bates

Stars:
Release Date: 1954-09-14
themoviedb icon 6.5/10
  • Country: GB
  • Language: English
  • Runtime: 98
  • Budget: $2,000,000

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Bernard Lee
Bernard Lee
Dr. Harris
Anthony Bushell
Anthony Bushe...
Aldridge
Brenda De Banzie
Brenda De Ban...
Miss McNab
Lyndon Brook
Lyndon Brook
Carrington
Gregory Peck
Gregory Peck
Bill Forrester
Win Min Than
Win Min Than
Anna
Maurice Denham
Maurice Denha...
Blore
Josephine Griffin
Josephine Gri...
Mrs. Forrester
Ram Gopal
Ram Gopal
Mr. Phang
Dorothy Alison
Dorothy Aliso...
Peter Arne
Peter Arne
Jack McNaughton
Jack McNaught...
Sergeant (uncredited)
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