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Rating: 7.5 stars

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WWII Burma British plane crash survival suicide perseverance

All movies seen on 06/26/2012

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The Purple Plain (1954)

Directed by Robert Parrish

Adventure | Drama | War

Overview

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.

Rated NR | Length 98 minutes

Actors

Gregory Peck | Win Min Than | Brenda De Banzie | Bernard Lee | Maurice Denham | Lyndon Brook | Anthony Bushell | Josephine Griffin | Ram Gopal | Jack McNaughton | Harold Siddons | Mya Mya Spencer | John A. Tinn | Soo Ah Wong | Lane Meddick

Viewing History (seen 1 time)

Viewing Notes

Above average, little known Gregory Peck film on TCM that I caught almost by accident. Peck is quite good here and it’s a treat to see him in something I’d never even heard of before.

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